The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 330i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 47,300

€ 43,300

€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.42 %

General
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 276.957
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
268 hp
BMW 330i
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i
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11.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
11.75 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 330i
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
603 mi
Range
477 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
603 mi
477 mi
BMW 330i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
128.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data