The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 42,000
€ 44,200
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 250 BlueTEC.
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 250 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 250 BlueTEC
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.48 %
General
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 250 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 250 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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 330xi
254 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 330xi
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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14.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
14.5 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 330xi
23 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
16 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
388 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW 330xi
388 mi
954 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 330xi
191.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 250 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)
No data
