The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 38,700
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 47,900
 Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900

ⓘ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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.22 %
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 350 CGI 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 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 272.982
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
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
288 hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

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

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
494 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
494 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI 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).
157.2 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 350 CGI 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