The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 38,700
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 40,000
 Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
N52-B25
Engine Code
M 271.860
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
573 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data