The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)

€ 41,200
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 35,300
 Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
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 xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.27 %
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)

General

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.913
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 2800 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
150 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data