The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 41,200
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 38,200
 Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (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
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (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 220 CDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.83 %
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)

General

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 646.811
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI

Performance

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 220 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