The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 39,000
€ 53,600
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 400.
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 400
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
178
111.8
184.5
178 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 400
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.46 %
General
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 400
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 400
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 330i
268 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
▶ REPLAY
12.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
BMW 330i
12.79 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 330i
33 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 400
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
544 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 330i
544 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 400
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
144 kWh
BMW 330i
136.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
