The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 328i (12 - 15)
€ 41,100

€ 38,600

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 328i.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 328i
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 328i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 328i
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 328i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N20
OM 651.911
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 328i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 328i
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
655 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
583 mi
BMW 328i
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data