The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)

€ 41,100
BMW 325d (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 39,800
 Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 325d is 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
71.3
80
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
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 (15 - 16)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW 325d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.02 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)

General

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
15.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.89 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 325d
48 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 325d
723 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 325d
100.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data