The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 40,900
€ 38,800
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 330xi is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC.
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
178
111.8
184.5
178 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.33 %
General
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N52-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.921


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 3000 rpm
BMW 330xi
254 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 330xi
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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14.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
14.37 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 330xi
25 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
17 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
408 mi
Range
637 mi
BMW 330xi
408 mi
637 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 330xi
181.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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