The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
€ 43,200
€ 39,800
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 250 CDI 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 330i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.33 %
General
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B48-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.911


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 330i
249 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 330i
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.68 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 330i
39 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
611 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 330i
611 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 330i
115.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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