The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 44,000
 BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08) BMW 330xd DPF
€ 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 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 330xd DPF.
Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xd DPF
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xd DPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.86 %
BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xd DPF
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xd DPF
V6 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
228 hp
BMW 330xd DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xd DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.68 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
16.68 lb/hp
BMW 330xd DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xd DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 330xd DPF
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
164.6 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
164.6 kWh
BMW 330xd DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xd DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data