The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 45,500
€ 61,900
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,900
ⓘ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 6.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.4
111.8
185
178.4 in
Length
185 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.34 %
General
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 276.823


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330i
268 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Performance
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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13.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.7 lb/hp
9.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 330i
28 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
472 mi
Range
441 mi
BMW 330i
472 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 330i
157.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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