The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 40,400
€ 39,800
€ 40,400
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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 280
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 280
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.22 %
General
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 280
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 280
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N52-B30
Engine Code
M 272.947
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 6000 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 330i
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
13.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.37 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 330i
26 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
435 mi
Range
446 mi
BMW 330i
435 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 330i
170.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 280
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
