The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 51,300
€ 46,800
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 340i is 2.1 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
BMW 340i
Mercedes C 300
56.5
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182.4
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 340i
Mercedes C 300
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8 %
General
BMW 340i
Mercedes C 300
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 340i
Mercedes C 300
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 300
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
BMW 340i
Mercedes C 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.79 lb/hp
BMW 340i
11.57 lb/hp
12.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 340i
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 340i
34 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 300
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
513 mi
Range
672 mi
BMW 340i
513 mi
672 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 340i
130.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 340i
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
