The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 41,100
€ 42,500
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 4.7 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1429
1811
2031
1448
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1429 mm
Height
1448 mm
2810
4633
2760
4586
4633 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
8.82 %
General
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
F30
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325d
215 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325d
450 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
▶ REPLAY
7.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
7.21 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 325d
58 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
723 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 325d
723 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 325d
100.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
