The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

€ 38,600
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 47,200
 Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4949 lb
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.78 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

General

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325i
32 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
533 mi
BMW 325i
529 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
158.4 kWh
BMW 325i
140.2 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data