The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)

€ 38,700
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 33,700
 Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09) Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)

General

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline 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 646.812
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
147 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
719 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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