The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 46,800
BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14) BMW 325i Cabrio
€ 51,900
 Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 300 Convertible
€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 325i Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 300 Convertible.
BMW 325i Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.4
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.5 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
181.6 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.31 %
Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

BMW 325i Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
E93
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325i Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
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 Cabrio
215 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 325i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Convertible

Performance

BMW 325i Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.4 lb/hp
BMW 325i Cabrio
17.74 lb/hp
15.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325i Cabrio
31 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
522 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 325i Cabrio
522 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
127 kWh
BMW 325i Cabrio
142.1 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data