The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 36,800
€ 70,000
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 325i is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 63 AMG
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.6
70.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
108.7
178
108.9
186.1
178 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 63 AMG
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.27 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 63 AMG
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
451 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 63 AMG
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG
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15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.46 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
8.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
24 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
551 mi
Range
306 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 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).
253.8 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
