The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 48,500
€ 40,700
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 d is 2.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 328i
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 d
BMW 328i
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.73 %
General
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 328i
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 328i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
BMW N20
OM 654.920
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
242 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i
Performance
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 328i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
▶ REPLAY
15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
15.53 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
43 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 328i
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
463 mi
Range
592 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
463 mi
592 mi
BMW 328i
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
113.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
