The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 430i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 300 d Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 48,000

€ 49,800

€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘ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. The BMW 430i Coupé is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 d Coupé.
BMW 430i Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
54.8
71.9
79.4
55.3
71.3
79.4
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.8 in
Height
55.3 in
110.6
182.6
111.8
184.5
182.6 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 430i Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.89 %

General
BMW 430i Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
F32
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 430i Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
B48-B20
Engine Code
OM 654.920


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 430i Coupé
249 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 430i Coupé
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
Performance
BMW 430i Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 430i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
BMW 430i Coupé
14.61 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 430i Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 430i Coupé
40 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
632 mi
Range
575 mi
BMW 430i Coupé
632 mi
575 mi
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
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).
111 kWh
BMW 430i Coupé
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 430i Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data