The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 35,300

€ 47,300

€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300
ⓘ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 DPF is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %

General
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.957


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
18.18 lb/hp
11.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
37 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
592 mi
Range
603 mi
BMW 325d DPF
592 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
131.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data