The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 36,500
€ 38,200
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 325xi is 6.6 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
1421
1817
1989
1444
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1421 mm
Height
1444 mm
2760
4520
2760
4586
4520 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.62 %
General
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N52-B25
Engine Code
OM 646.811
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
2148 CC
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325xi
250 NM
400 NM
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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7.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
7.51 kg/bhp
9.55 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 325xi
31 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
426 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 325xi
426 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 325xi
174.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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
