The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 52,400
		
					
					€ 40,000
					
					
					€ 52,400
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 40,000
				ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 330d is  1.9 inches longer,  1.6 inches wider and  0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY.
				
				BMW 330d
					Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
				56.3
							
							71.3
							
							80
							
						56.9
							
							69.7
															
							79.1
							
						71.3 in
					Width
					69.7 in
				80 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					79.1 in
				56.3 in
					Height
					56.9 in
				110.6
							
							182.4
							
						108.7
							
							180.6
							
						182.4 in
					Length
					180.6 in
				110.6 in
					Wheelbase
					108.7 in
				Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d
					Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
				3726 lb
					Curb Weight
					3318 lb
				4773 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4453 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								408 lb
									10.95 %
								
								General
BMW 330d
					Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
				F30
	
					Generation
					W204
				Sedan
	
					Car Body Style
					Sedan
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Mid-Grade Unleaded
				
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
					Drivetrain
					Rear-wheel drive
						
8-speed automatic transmission
					Transmission
					7-speed automatic transmission
				Engine
BMW 330d
					Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
				Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
				BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 271.860


4
Valves
					4
6
Cylinders
					4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
					1.8 L / 88 cu in
254 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					Power
					201 hp
						at 5500 rpm
					BMW 330d
						254 hp
						201 hp
						Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
					413 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Max. Torque
					229 lb‑ft
						at 2000 rpm
					BMW 330d
						413 lb‑ft
						229 lb‑ft
						Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
					Performance
BMW 330d
					Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
				
							
							
							155 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							149 mph
						
					5.3 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					7.2 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
243 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								BMW 330d
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
328 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
						14.67 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					16.51 lb/hp
						
				BMW 330d
						14.67 lb/hp
						16.51 lb/hp
						Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
					Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						45 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						37 mpg
						
					
				BMW 330d
						45 mpg
						37 mpg
						Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
					39 mpg
					city
					27 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					46 mpg
						
				15.1 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					15.6 gal
						681 mi
					Range
					573 mi
				BMW 330d
						681 mi
						573 mi
						Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
					Environmental Impact
	
				107 kWh
					Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
					per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
						
				BMW 330d
						107 kWh
						121.2 kWh
						Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				220 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					241 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
BMW 330d
					Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1047 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1135 lb
				13.6 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					13.5 cu ft
				









No data
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					No data
				


















