The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 330i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 40,000

€ 40,400

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
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
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.27 %

General
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 271.860
Engine Code
N52-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
254 hp
BMW 330i
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i
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16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
16.51 lb/hp
13.37 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 330i
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
573 mi
Range
435 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
435 mi
BMW 330i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
121.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data