The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)

€ 42,000
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 330xi
€ 47,200
 Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI.
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4949 lb
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.1 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)

General

BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N52-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 330xi
254 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 330xi
221 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI

Performance

BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

▶ REPLAY
14.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
14.5 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 330xi
23 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
533 mi
BMW 330xi
388 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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).
158.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
191.4 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data