The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 41,100

€ 42,000

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 330xi.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330xi
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 330xi
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.29 %

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

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 651.911
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 4200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330xi
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 330xi
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 330xi
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
655 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
388 mi
BMW 330xi
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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data