The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14) vs. BMW 328i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 50,200

€ 45,000

€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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. The Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 328i Touring.
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 328i Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
182
181.1 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 328i Touring
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.14 %

General
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 328i Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 328i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N20
OM 642.832
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
228 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 328i Touring
150 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i Touring
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
17.36 lb/hp
15.35 lb/hp
BMW 328i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 328i Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
33 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 328i Touring
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
541 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
570 mi
541 mi
BMW 328i Touring
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
148.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 328i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 328i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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