The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
€ 42,900
€ 42,500
€ 42,900
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 5.5 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI.
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
1421
1817
1989
1448
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1421 mm
Height
1448 mm
2760
4531
2760
4586
4531 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
7.94 %
General
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
268 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 330i
268 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
320 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 330i
320 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Performance
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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5.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
BMW 330i
5.84 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 330i
38 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
522 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 330i
522 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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
142.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
