The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. BMW 330xi Touring (07 - 08)
€ 39,200
€ 43,300
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 330xi Touring.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 330xi 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
181.1 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 330xi Touring
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.72 %
General
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 330xi Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 330xi 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


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 330xi 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 330xi Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 330xi Touring
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi Touring
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15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
14.11 lb/hp
BMW 330xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 330xi Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 330xi Touring
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
436 mi
Range
483 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
483 mi
BMW 330xi 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 330xi Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 330xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft














