The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 39,800
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 48,100
 BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 330d
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 280 is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 330d.
Mercedes C 280
BMW 330d
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
BMW 330d
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.54 %
BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 280
BMW 330d
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
BMW 330d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 272.947
Engine Code
N57-D30
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 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d

Performance

Mercedes C 280
BMW 330d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
14.63 lb/hp
BMW 330d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 330d
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
681 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
681 mi
BMW 330d
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data