The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i xDrive (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
€ 45,800

€ 37,500

€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 335i is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 335i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
178.4
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.31 %

General
BMW 335i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 335i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.911


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 335i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
BMW 335i
12.34 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 335i
27 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
445 mi
Range
833 mi
BMW 335i
445 mi
833 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 335i
166.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data