The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 37,800

€ 38,200

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 DPF is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 220 CDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.9
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
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 220 CDI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %

General
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 220 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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 220 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
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 220 CDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 CDI
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
18.29 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
37 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
592 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 325d DPF
592 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
131.6 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 220 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