BMW 328xi vs Mercedes-Benz C280
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2007 Mercedes-Benz C280
Overview
| Spec | BMW 328xi328xi | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 328xi | C280 Luxury |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2008 | 2007 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 328xi328xi | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $34,600 | $33,400 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 328xi328xi | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 16.1 gal | 16.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 328xi328xi | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 230 hp (best) | 228 hp |
| Torque | 200 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 328xi328xi | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12 cu ft | 12.2 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,582 lbs | 3,460 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in (best) | 106.9 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 71.5 in (best) | 68 in |
| Height | 55.9 in (best) | 55.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 328xi328xi | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 (best) | 4 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 328xi | Mercedes-Benz C280 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 328xi $34,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | C280 Luxury $33,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 328xi $36,400 MSRP | C280 Luxury 4MATIC $35,200 MSRP |
| 3 | 328xi $37,400 MSRP | — |
BMW 328xi vs Mercedes-Benz C280 FAQ
- Which is better: 2008 BMW 328xi or 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2008 BMW 328xi vs 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2008 BMW 328xi or 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280 starts lower at $33,400.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2008 BMW 328xi or 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280?
- The 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (33,400).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2008 BMW 328xi or 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280?
- The 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
- Which has better horsepower: 2008 BMW 328xi or 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280?
- The 2008 BMW 328xi leads on horsepower in this comparison (230).