The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 39,700
€ 47,200
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 325d is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
56.3
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.63 %
General
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Performance
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
152 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
15.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.89 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 325d
48 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
38 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
723 mi
Range
863 mi
BMW 325d
723 mi
863 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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).
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).
74 kWh
BMW 325d
100.7 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
