The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 39,200

€ 33,700

€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 200 CDI.
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 200 CDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178.4
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 200 CDI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.1 %

General
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 200 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 646.811


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325d
194 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Performance
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 200 CDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d
18.29 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 325d
38 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
611 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 325d
611 mi
720 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
127.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 200 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data