The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

€ 39,700
BMW 325d (13 - 15) BMW 325d
€ 36,200
 Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 325d is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 230
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (13 - 15)
71.3
80
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW 325d (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 230
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
BMW 325d (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

General

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 230
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230

Performance

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 230
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

▶ REPLAY
15.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.89 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 325d
48 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
38 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 325d
723 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
100.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
172.4 kWh
BMW 325d
100.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data