The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 41,200
€ 38,600
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 5.5 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 230.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 230
1421
1817
1989
1444
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1421 mm
Height
1444 mm
2760
4531
2760
4586
4531 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 230
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.59 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 230
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 230
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2496 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 325i
215 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 230
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
BMW 325i
270 NM
245 NM
Mercedes C 230
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 230
150 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
▶ REPLAY
7.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.76 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
7.6 kg/bhp
7.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325i
34 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 230
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
477 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
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).
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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
