The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 36,500
€ 49,200
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300.
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 300
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
111.8
184.5
178 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 300
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 300
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 300
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N52-B25
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 300
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 300
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 325xi
26 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 300
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
426 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 325xi
426 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 300
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).
125 kWh
BMW 325xi
174.3 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
