The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 38,600
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 51,300
 BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 230 is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 340i.
Mercedes C 230
BMW 340i
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
BMW 340i
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.7 %
BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 230
BMW 340i
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
BMW 340i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 272.921
Engine Code
B58-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
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i

Performance

Mercedes C 230
BMW 340i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

▶ REPLAY
17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
BMW 340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 340i
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
513 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
513 mi
BMW 340i
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data