The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 43,800
€ 41,100
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 6.6 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1421
1817
1989
1444
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1421 mm
Height
1444 mm
2760
4520
2760
4586
4520 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2115 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.29 %
General
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.911


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
268 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 330xi
268 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
320 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 330xi
320 NM
500 NM
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
BMW 330xi
6.23 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 330xi
35 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
490 mi
Range
655 mi
BMW 330xi
490 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 330xi
151.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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