The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 38,600
€ 44,900
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300
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
178.4
111.8
184.5
178.4 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
▶ REPLAY
15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 325i
32 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
529 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 325i
529 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 325i
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300
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
