The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 41,200
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 41,100
 Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100

ⓘ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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.22 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

General

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 250 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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
150 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
655 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data