The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 340i (15 - 17)
€ 41,100
€ 46,700
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 340i.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 340i
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
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 340i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 340i
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 340i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B58
OM 651.911
Engine Code
B58-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
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 340i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 340i
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
655 mi
Range
504 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
504 mi
BMW 340i
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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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