The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 38,900
€ 42,000
€ 38,900
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 330xi.
Mercedes C 250 CGI 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330xi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.89 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330xi
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 271.860
Engine Code
N52-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330xi
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
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16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.51 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 330xi
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
509 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
509 mi
388 mi
BMW 330xi
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
136.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CGI 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
















