The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11)
€ 47,200
€ 42,900
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 330d BluePerformance.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
57
69.7
79.1
55.9
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.53 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 642.961
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
17.56 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
533 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
533 mi
665 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
158.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
