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BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330dvsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Touring (F31)

330d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010

R 350 CDI V6

265 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2010-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,675 kg
    3,693 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,056 km
    656 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (F31)330dMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
Power
258hp192kW
265hp198kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,880kg6,349lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
60.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
87.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,056km656mi
Calculated
941km585mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,624mm182in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,922mm76in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,661mm65in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
495L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,950L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
80L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
223g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330dMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (F31)330dMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
31.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6 has 7 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
2,175 kg
4,795 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V67.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6 has more power, BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6: 2.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6: 3.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
1,056 km
656 mi
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
941 km
585 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
258 hp
192 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
7.6 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (F31)330dMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
1,056 km
656 mi
941 km
585 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
223 g/km
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330dMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d

  • Is 500 kg lighter
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 114 km (71 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 81 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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