Mercedes-Benz C 220d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
vs
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e
Sedan · Hybrid · FWD
Mercedes-Benz C 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz C 220d
Efficient for its class and practical for growing families, the Mercedes-Benz C 220d blends a frugal diesel (4.7 L/100km) with enough performance (0–100 km/h in 7.8 s) for confident daily driving. Its five seats and 455-liter trunk cover everyday needs, though it’s less suited to bulky loads or winter-focused use.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e
Car B
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e
The BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e is a plug-in hybrid saloon that blends efficient commuting with strong performance, offering good value in its segment. A 50 km electric range and a 480-liter boot suit city use and growing families, though FWD and the saloon layout are less ideal for winter traction and cargo-heavy needs.
5 seatsSedanHybrid5-star safety1.7 L/100km292 hpHybrid
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Usage fit

Family 62 / 63
City 53 / 56
Budget / value 62 / 66
Road trip 53 / 48
Performance 34 / 32
Cargo 25 / 26
Practical 47 / 50
Premium 48 / 50
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz C 220d · Orange = BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz C 220d BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz C 220d

  • Excellent fuel efficiency (4.7 L/100km) to lower running costs
  • Strong torque and 7.8 s 0–100 km/h for easy commuting and overtakes
  • Five seats and a 455 L trunk suit growing-family needs
  • Good value in its segment at around 45,000

BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e

  • Efficient for its class with 1.7 combined consumption.
  • 50 km electric range fits city commutes.
  • Strong performance: 292 hp and 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s.
  • 5 seats and a 480 L boot support growing-family duties.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz C 220d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz C 220d is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e if…
More power
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e puts out 292 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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