The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 (14 - 18) vs. BMW 325i (07 - 08)
€ 36,700
€ 34,600
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 200 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 200
BMW 325i
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200
BMW 325i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.65 %
General
Mercedes C 200
BMW 325i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 274.920
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 200
181 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 200
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Mercedes C 200
BMW 325i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
17.66 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 200
44 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
481 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes C 200
481 mi
551 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 200
100.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
