The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 34,600
BMW 325i (07 - 08) BMW 325i
€ 38,200
 Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 325i is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW 325i (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 325i (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.22 %
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)

General

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 646.811
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI

Performance

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.43 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data