The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 41,100

€ 41,400

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 330d DPF.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d DPF
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.43 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d DPF
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 651.911
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
228 hp
BMW 330d DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330d DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 330d DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
BMW 330d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 330d DPF
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
655 mi
Range
512 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
512 mi
BMW 330d DPF
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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
152.2 kWh
BMW 330d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data