The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. BMW 330e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 42,500
€ 51,600
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,600
ⓘ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 320 CDI is 4.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 330e.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 330e
57
69.7
79.1
56.9
71.9
81.4
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
180.6
112.2
185.4
180.6 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 330e
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.35 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 330e
W204
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 330e
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
288 hp
BMW 330e
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
BMW 330e
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 330e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330e
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
13.89 lb/hp
BMW 330e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 330e
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
147 mpg
BMW 330e
26 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
595 mi
Range
1553 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
1553 mi
BMW 330e
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
30.3 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
30.3 kWh
BMW 330e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
51 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 330e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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