The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 42,500
€ 46,700
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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. The Mercedes C 350 CDI is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 330d BluePerformance.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
57
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.99 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 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 642.960
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
14.02 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
34 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
595 mi
Range
723 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
595 mi
723 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















