The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 330xi (05 - 07)
€ 38,200

€ 40,900

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 220 CDI is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 330xi.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 330xi
56.9
69.7
79.1
55.9
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 330xi
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.01 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 330xi
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 330xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 646.811
Engine Code
N52-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 330xi
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi
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21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
21.06 lb/hp
14.37 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
35 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 330xi
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
612 mi
Range
408 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
408 mi
BMW 330xi
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data