The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. BMW 330i Touring (08 - 12)
€ 39,200
![Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_C_S204.png)
€ 42,500
![BMW 330i Touring (08 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_3er_E91-08.webp)
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 330i Touring.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 330i Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
55.8
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.4 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
181.1
108.7
178.2
181.1 in
Length
178.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 330i Touring
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
![Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_C_S204.png)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
![BMW 330i Touring (08 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_3er_E91-08.png)
General
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 330i Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 330i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 272.947
Engine Code
N53-B30
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
268 hp
BMW 330i Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 330i Touring
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW 330i Touring
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
BMW 330i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 330i Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 330i Touring
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
436 mi
Range
515 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
515 mi
BMW 330i Touring
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 330i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 330i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
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42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft