The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 38,600
€ 47,300
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300
ⓘ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 h.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300 h
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 h
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.5 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300 h
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300 h
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 h
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 h
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300 h
154 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 h
▶ REPLAY
15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300 h
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 325i
32 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes C 300 h
24 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
529 mi
Range
863 mi
BMW 325i
529 mi
863 mi
Mercedes C 300 h
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).
74 kWh
BMW 325i
140.2 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes C 300 h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 300 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
