The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 41,800
€ 41,200
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 325d is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250
56.3
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.42 %
General
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250
Performance
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.69 lb/hp
BMW 325d
16.05 lb/hp
15.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
770 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 250
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
