The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 39,200

€ 77,100

€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 325d is 7.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.6
70.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
108.7
178.4
108.9
186.1
178.4 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.95 %

General
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 156.985


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 325d
194 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325d
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Performance
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
BMW 325d
18.29 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 325d
38 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
29 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
611 mi
Range
306 mi
BMW 325d
611 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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).
253.8 kWh
BMW 325d
127.6 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data