The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 335xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

€ 46,100
BMW 335xi Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 335xi
€ 36,200
 Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200

ⓘ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 335xi is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
BMW 335xi
Mercedes C 230
55.9
Blueprint BMW 335xi Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 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
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW 335xi Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 335xi
Mercedes C 230
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
BMW 335xi Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.24 %
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

General

BMW 335xi
Mercedes C 230
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 335xi
Mercedes C 230
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N54-B30
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 335xi
302 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 335xi
295 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230

Performance

BMW 335xi
Mercedes C 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335xi

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
BMW 335xi
12.67 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 335xi
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 335xi
24 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 335xi
403 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 335xi
183.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 335xi
Mercedes C 230
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