The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. BMW 335d Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 36,200
€ 45,600
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘ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 335d.
Mercedes C 230
BMW 335d
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 335d
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.22 %
General
Mercedes C 230
BMW 335d
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
BMW 335d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 272.921
Engine Code
M57-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
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
282 hp
BMW 335d
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW 335d
Performance
Mercedes C 230
BMW 335d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335d
▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
BMW 335d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
BMW 335d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 335d
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
450 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
565 mi
BMW 335d
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).
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 335d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
BMW 335d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
