The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 38,700

€ 38,200

€ 38,700
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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
178
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.83 %

General
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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 646.811


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
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
395 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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).
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
187.5 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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