BMW 528i vs Mercedes-Benz C400
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2015 Mercedes-Benz C400
Overview
| Spec | BMW 528i528i | Mercedes-Benz C400C 400 Sport 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 528i | C 400 Sport 4MATIC |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2015 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 528i528i | Mercedes-Benz C400C 400 Sport 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50,200 | $48,590 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 528i528i | Mercedes-Benz C400C 400 Sport 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| City MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 34 MPG (best) | 29 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (best) | 18 gal |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 528i528i | Mercedes-Benz C400C 400 Sport 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 240 hp | 329 hp (best) |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 528i528i | Mercedes-Benz C400C 400 Sport 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft (best) | 12.6 cu ft |
| Payload | 948 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,814 lbs | 3,693 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in (best) | 111.8 in |
| Length | 193.4 in (best) | 184.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in (best) | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in (best) | 56.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 528i528i | Mercedes-Benz C400C 400 Sport 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 528i | Mercedes-Benz C400 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 528i $50,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | C 400 Sport 4MATIC $48,590 MSRP(Currently comparing) |