The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 36,100
€ 36,400
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.3 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
N52-B25
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
150 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.59 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 325i
26 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
18 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
435 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 325i
435 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 325i
170.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
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
