The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 36,800
€ 60,200
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘ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 43 AMG.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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 43 AMG
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.18 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.29 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
10.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
551 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
526 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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).
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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
