The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 46,000
BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 325d
€ 48,300
 Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 46,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300

ⓘ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 is 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
71.3
80
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.34 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.834
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
261 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 325d
53 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 325d
805 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 325d
90.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data