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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 | Mercedes-Benz2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sedan | BMW2025 BMW 530i Sedan |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 130 mphManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 155 mphBestManufacturer claim · BMW |
| 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. | 147.0 hp/tBestCalculated | 141.7 hp/tCalculated |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 6.00 sTieManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 5.90 sTieManufacturer claim · BMW |
| 0–100 km/hLower is better | 6.20 sManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 5.90 sBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 255 hpTieManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 255 hpTieIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 295 lb-ftTieManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 295 lb-ftTieIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine displacement | 2000.0 ccManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 2000.0 ccIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Cylinder count | 4Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 4Homologation · US EPA |
| Engine layout | Inline-4Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | Inline-4Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine placement | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 187 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 199 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Width | 74 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 75 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Height | 57 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 60 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Wheelbase | 113 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 118 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 3825 lbBestManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 3968 lbIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Fuel economy (combined)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 31.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (city)Higher is betterLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 25.0 mpgManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 28.0 mpgBestHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (highway)Higher is betterLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 35.0 mpgTieManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 35.0 mpgTieHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.4 galManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 15.9 galHomologation · US EPA |
| Estimated range (combined)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted combined economy — not an instrumented range. | — | |
| Practicality | ||
| Cargo volumeHigher is better | 12 ft³Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 14 ft³BestHomologation · US EPA |
| Seats | 5Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 5Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | $49,650Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | $58,700Homologation · US EPA |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Drag coefficient (Cd)Lower is better | 0.24 :1Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 0.23 :1BestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| 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 |
| Induction type | TurbochargedManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | TurbochargedIndependent test · Wikipedia |
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| Transmission type | Torque-converter automaticManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | Torque-converter automaticHomologation · US EPA |
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| Number of gears | 9Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 8Homologation · US EPA |
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| Estimated range (highway)Higher is betterEstimated from tank capacity and quoted highway economy — not an instrumented range. | 609 miBestCalculated | 556 miCalculated |
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| Estimated range (city)Higher is betterEstimated from tank capacity and quoted city economy — not an instrumented range. | 435 miCalculated | 445 miBestCalculated |
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