The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 43,200
€ 42,500
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
56.3
71.3
80
57
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57 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 320 CDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.13 %
General
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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 320 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B48-B20
Engine Code
OM 642.960


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 330i
249 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 330i
258 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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13.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.68 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 330i
39 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
611 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 330i
611 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 330i
115.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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