The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 36,100
€ 49,100
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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 300 e.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300 e
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 300 e
3351 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
19.8 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300 e
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300 e
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
316 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
316 hp
Mercedes C 300 e
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 e
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300 e
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.22 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.59 lb/hp
13.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300 e
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
124 mpg
BMW 325i
26 mpg
124 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
18 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
435 mi
Range
1635 mi
BMW 325i
435 mi
1635 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
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).
36 kWh
BMW 325i
170.4 kWh
36 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300 e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
