The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)

€ 48,500
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 350
€ 44,400
 BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11) BMW 330d
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 350 is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 330d.
Mercedes C 350
BMW 330d
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350
BMW 330d
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.33 %
BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 350
BMW 330d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350
BMW 330d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 272.971
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d

Performance

Mercedes C 350
BMW 330d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

▶ REPLAY
13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
13.74 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
BMW 330d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 350
24 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 330d
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes C 350
410 mi
583 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350
189.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350
BMW 330d
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