The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

€ 40,000
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 36,200
 Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200

ⓘ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 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 230
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 230
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.34 %
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

General

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 230
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 230
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 325d
201 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 325d
317 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230

Performance

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 230
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
BMW 325d
17.66 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 325d
621 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 325d
125.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data