The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 44,800
€ 43,800
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘ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 300 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 330xi.
Mercedes C 300
BMW 330xi
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300
BMW 330xi
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.99 %
General
Mercedes C 300
BMW 330xi
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
BMW 330xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 274.920
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
268 hp
BMW 330xi
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi
Performance
Mercedes C 300
BMW 330xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
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13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 330xi
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
651 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
490 mi
BMW 330xi
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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300
119.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
BMW 330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
