The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 200 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 36,100
€ 39,200
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
178
111.8
184.5
178 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.61 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N52-B25
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200
150 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200
▶ REPLAY
15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.59 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325i
26 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 200
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
435 mi
Range
481 mi
BMW 325i
435 mi
481 mi
Mercedes C 200
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 325i
170.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 200
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
