The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 41,800
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 325d
€ 47,600
 Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,600

ⓘ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. The BMW 325d is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.08 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.832
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.02 lb/hp
BMW 325d
16.05 lb/hp
17.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
770 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
144 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data