The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,400
€ 36,100
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
BMW 325i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.3 %
General
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
BMW 325i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
134 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
BMW 325i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
24.43 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
62 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325i
52 mpg
city
18 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
670 mi
Range
435 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
670 mi
435 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
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
