The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 38,700
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 48,500
 Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 350
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350.
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 350
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 350
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.09 %
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 350
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 350
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N52-B25
Engine Code
M 272.971
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350

Performance

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 350
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
410 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
410 mi
Mercedes C 350
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).
189.4 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 350
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