The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 40,400

€ 38,200

€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
178
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.04 %

General
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N52-B30
Engine Code
OM 646.811


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 330i
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI
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13.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.37 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 330i
26 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
435 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 330i
435 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 330i
170.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data