The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 37,400
€ 44,000
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 280 is 6.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the BMW 330xd DPF.
Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xd DPF
1444
1770
2008
1421
1817
1989
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1444 mm
Height
1421 mm
2760
4586
2760
4520
4586 mm
Length
4520 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xd DPF
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1725 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2170 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
9.86 %
General
Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xd DPF
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xd DPF
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 272.947
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
228 bhp
BMW 330xd DPF
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
500 NM
BMW 330xd DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xd DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
BMW 330xd DPF
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6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.82 kg/bhp
7.57 kg/bhp
BMW 330xd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xd DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 330xd DPF
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
446 mi
Range
474 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
474 mi
BMW 330xd DPF
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
164.6 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
164.6 kWh
BMW 330xd DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
213 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xd DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
