The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 33,900
€ 44,900
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 325i is 6.6 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1421
1817
1989
1448
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1421 mm
Height
1448 mm
2760
4520
2760
4586
4520 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
210 kg
12.35 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N52-B25
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325i
215 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325i
250 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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6.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
6.93 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325i
34 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
466 mi
Range
562 mi
BMW 325i
466 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
150.2 kWh
BMW 325i
159.2 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
