The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. BMW 325i (05 - 07)
€ 35,400
€ 33,900
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
56.9
69.7
79.1
55.9
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
General
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 271.950
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
181 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
18.27 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 325i
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
556 mi
Range
466 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
556 mi
466 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
125 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
