The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11)
€ 36,200
€ 42,900
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 230 is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 330d BluePerformance.
Mercedes C 230
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
BMW 330d BluePerformance
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.34 %
General
Mercedes C 230
BMW 330d BluePerformance
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
BMW 330d BluePerformance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 272.921
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes C 230
BMW 330d BluePerformance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
450 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
665 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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
