The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 44,800
€ 48,100
€ 44,800
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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 300 is 2.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 300
BMW 330d
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182
184.5 in
Length
182 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300
BMW 330d
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.8 %
General
Mercedes C 300
BMW 330d
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 300
BMW 330d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 274.920
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
Mercedes C 300
BMW 330d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
▶ REPLAY
13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
14.63 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 330d
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
651 mi
Range
681 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
681 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 300
119.4 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
