The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 330xi (05 - 07)
€ 44,200

€ 40,900

€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 330xi.
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 330xi
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 330xi
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.62 %

General
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 330xi
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 330xi
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 651.921
Engine Code
N52-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 330xi
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi
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17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
17.49 lb/hp
14.37 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
55 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 330xi
44 mpg
city
17 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
954 mi
Range
408 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
954 mi
408 mi
BMW 330xi
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
88.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data