The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 39,200
€ 38,700
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.4 %
General
Mercedes C 200
BMW 325xi
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
17.85 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 200
44 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
35 mpg
city
16 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
481 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes C 200
481 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 200
100.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 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
