The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 220 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 38,700
€ 41,500
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 220 d.
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 d
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 220 d
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.97 %
General
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 d
E90
Generation
W205
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N52-B25
Engine Code
OM 651.921
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 3000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 d
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d
Performance
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 d
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
16 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
395 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
579 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 220 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
