Mercedes-Benz C 220d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
vs
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i
Sedan · Gasoline · 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 safety4.7 L/100km
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i
Car B
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i
The BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i blends brisk 5.8 s 0–100 km/h performance with five-seat practicality and a 480 L trunk. Strong reliability and safety ranking signals and 6.3 L/100 km combined consumption make it a solid fit for growing families and road trips.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety258 hp
Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 63
City 53 / 50
Budget / value 62 / 61
Road trip 53 / 52
Performance 34 / 33
Cargo 25 / 26
Practical 47 / 46
Premium 48 / 49
Winter 26 / 26

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz C 220d BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i
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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 330i

  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.8 s with 258 hp and 400 Nm for confident passing
  • Efficient for its class at 6.3 L/100 km for commuting and long drives
  • Five seats and a 480 L trunk suit growing families and road trips
  • Strong reliability and safety ranking signals

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz C 220d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz C 220d uses 4.7 L/100km vs 6.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i if…
More power
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330i puts out 258 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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