The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 39,200
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 325d
€ 47,600
 Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,600

ⓘ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 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.53 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.832
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325d
194 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325d
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.02 lb/hp
BMW 325d
18.29 lb/hp
17.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 325d
38 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
611 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 325d
611 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
144 kWh
BMW 325d
127.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data