The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 41,800
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 325d
€ 44,200
 Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200

ⓘ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 BlueTEC
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.88 %
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
152 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
BMW 325d
16.05 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
770 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
954 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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