The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 36,400
€ 37,400
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 280
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.9
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
108.7
178.4
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 280
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 280
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 280
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.43 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
544 mi
Range
446 mi
BMW 325i
544 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 325i
136.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 280
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
