The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 41,200
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 39,800
 Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 280.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 280
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 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 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 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 280
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.66 %
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 280
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 280
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 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 280
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
446 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 280
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