The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 47,900
€ 46,600
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 330i is 2.1 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
56.5
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182.4
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.2 %
General
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B48-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 330i
249 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 330i
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 330i
14.52 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 330i
40 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
632 mi
Range
854 mi
BMW 330i
632 mi
854 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 330i
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
