The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. BMW 335d Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 39,800

€ 45,600

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 335d.
Mercedes C 280
BMW 335d
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
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
BMW 335d
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.07 %

General
Mercedes C 280
BMW 335d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
BMW 335d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
282 hp
BMW 335d
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW 335d
Performance
Mercedes C 280
BMW 335d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 335d
▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
BMW 335d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
BMW 335d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 335d
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
446 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
565 mi
BMW 335d
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).
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 335d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
BMW 335d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data