The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 41,200
€ 53,600
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 400.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 400
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
178.4
111.8
184.5
178.4 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 400
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.61 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 400
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 400
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 400
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 400
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
477 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
144 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
