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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 230
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.9
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
108.7
178.4
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 230
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.58 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 230
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 230
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
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
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.11 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
17.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 230
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
