The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
€ 41,600
€ 36,500
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 200 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Mercedes C 200
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.33 %
General
Mercedes C 200
BMW 325xi
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 274.920
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 200
181 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 200
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Mercedes C 200
BMW 325xi
142 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
▶ REPLAY
18.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
18.82 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 200
35 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325xi
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
375 mi
Range
426 mi
Mercedes C 200
375 mi
426 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 200
128.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200
BMW 325xi
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
