The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 335i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 38,600

€ 45,300

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 335i.
Mercedes C 230
BMW 335i
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 335i
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.99 %

General
Mercedes C 230
BMW 335i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
BMW 335i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 272.921
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
302 hp
BMW 335i
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 335i
Performance
Mercedes C 230
BMW 335i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335i
▶ REPLAY
17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 335i
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
450 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
450 mi
BMW 335i
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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
BMW 335i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
BMW 335i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data