The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i Coupé xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)

€ 43,600
BMW 325i Coupé xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 325i Coupé
€ 44,700
 Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15) Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 325i Coupé is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé.
BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
54.9
Blueprint BMW 325i Coupé xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
70.2
78.1
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)
69.7
78.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
54.9 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint BMW 325i Coupé xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)
108.7
180.7
180.3 in
Length
180.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW 325i Coupé xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.1 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)

General

BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
E92
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé

Performance

BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé

▶ REPLAY
16.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
16.67 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
29 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 325i Coupé
477 mi
748 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
155.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data