The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
€ 47,300
€ 48,300
€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 335i is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 335i
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.5
71.3
80
57
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335i
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.37 %
General
BMW 335i
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 335i
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.832


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 335i
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
11.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
BMW 335i
11.61 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 335i
29 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
432 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 335i
432 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
144 kWh
BMW 335i
155.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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