The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 38,300
BMW 330i (05 - 07) BMW 330i
€ 45,400
 Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400

ⓘ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 330i is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330i (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 330i (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330i
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
BMW 330i (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.3 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

BMW 330i
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 330i
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N52-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.830
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 330i
221 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 330i
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
13.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.24 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330i
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 330i
27 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 330i
450 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW 330i
164.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330i
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data