The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 42,000

€ 42,000

€ 42,000
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 280 is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 330xi.
Mercedes C 280
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 280
BMW 330xi
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.09 %

General
Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xi
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xi
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 272.948
Engine Code
N52-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi
Performance
Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xi
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 330xi
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
436 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
388 mi
BMW 330xi
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 280
178.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
BMW 330xi
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