The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 51,900
Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 300 Convertible
€ 55,100
 BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 430i Cabrio
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,100

ⓘ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. The Mercedes C 300 Convertible is 1.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 430i Cabrio.
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.4
55.1
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.5 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
184.5 in
Length
182.6 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.11 %
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 300 Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
A205
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 274.920
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
242 hp
249 hp
BMW 430i Cabrio
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 430i Cabrio

Performance

Mercedes C 300 Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 430i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
15.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
15.4 lb/hp
16.65 lb/hp
BMW 430i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
35 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 430i Cabrio
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
612 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
612 mi
583 mi
BMW 430i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
127 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
127 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 430i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data