The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 37,800
BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 325d DPF
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 320 CDI.
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (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
57 in
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.28 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

General

BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 320 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
18.29 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
37 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 325d DPF
592 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
131.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 320 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