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Compare 2–4 cars side by side. Every figure is sourced; the best value in each comparable row is marked.
| Specification | BMW2025 BMW 530i xDrive Sedan | Mercedes-Benz2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC Sedan |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 155 mphBestManufacturer claim · BMW | 130 mphManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Power-to-weight ratioHigher is betterCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ. | 135.2 hp/tCalculated | 142.1 hp/tBestCalculated |
| Lateral accelerationHigher is betterSkidpad radius and surface affect results. | 0.92 gBestIndependent test · Car and Driver | 0.91 gIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 5.50 sBestIndependent test · Car and Driver | 6.00 sManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| 0–100 km/hLower is better | 5.80 sBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 6.00 sManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| 0–100 mphLower is better | 15.40 sIndependent test · Car and Driver | 14.70 sBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Braking | ||
| 70–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 156.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | 154.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 100–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 318.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | 314.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 255 hpTieIndependent test · Wikipedia | 255 hpTieManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 295 lb-ftTieIndependent test · Wikipedia | 295 lb-ftTieManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Engine displacement | 2000.0 ccHomologation · US EPA | 2000.0 ccManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Cylinder count | 4Homologation · US EPA | 4Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Engine layout | Inline-4Independent test · Wikipedia | Inline-4Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Engine placement | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 199 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 187 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Width | 75 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 74 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Height | 60 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 57 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Wheelbase | 118 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 113 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 4158 lbHomologation · US EPA | 3957 lbBestManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Fuel economy (combined)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 30.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA | — |
| Fuel economy (city)Higher is betterLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 27.0 mpgBestHomologation · US EPA | 24.0 mpgManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Fuel economy (highway)Higher is betterLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 35.0 mpgBestHomologation · US EPA | 33.0 mpgManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.9 galHomologation · US EPA | 17.4 galManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Estimated range (combined)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted combined economy — not an instrumented range. | 477 miCalculated | |
| Practicality | ||
| Cargo volume | — | 12 ft³Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Seats | 5Independent test · Wikipedia | 5Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | $61,000Homologation · US EPA | $51,650Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | — | 0.24 :1Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Tires & Wheels | ||
| Front tire size | — | 225/45R18Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Rear tire size | — | 245/40R18Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
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| FrontIndependent test · Wikipedia |
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| Induction type | TurbochargedHomologation · US EPA | TurbochargedManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
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| Transmission type | Torque-converter automaticHomologation · US EPA | Torque-converter automaticManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
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| Number of gears | 8Homologation · US EPA | 9Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
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| Estimated range (highway)Higher is betterEstimated from tank capacity and quoted highway economy — not an instrumented range. | 556 miCalculated | 574 miBestCalculated |
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| Estimated range (city)Higher is betterEstimated from tank capacity and quoted city economy — not an instrumented range. | 429 miBestCalculated | 418 miCalculated |
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