The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 38,600
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 46,500
 BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 330d
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500

ⓘ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.
Mercedes C 230
BMW 330d
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
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
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.57 %
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 230
BMW 330d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
BMW 330d
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
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

Performance

Mercedes C 230
BMW 330d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

▶ REPLAY
17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
BMW 330d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 330d
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
557 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
557 mi
BMW 330d
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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
BMW 330d
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