The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
€ 37,200

€ 39,800

€ 37,200
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 325xi is 6.6 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol 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
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325xi
270 NM
500 NM
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
7.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
7.51 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 325xi
36 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
495 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 325xi
495 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 325xi
149.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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