The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 36,400
€ 38,600
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 15.5 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
BMW 325i
1442
1810
2020
1421
1817
1989
1810 mm
Width
1817 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1442 mm
Height
1421 mm
2840
4686
2760
4531
4686 mm
Length
4531 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
BMW 325i
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.26 %
General
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
BMW 325i
W205
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
134 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
134 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325i
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
320 NM
270 NM
BMW 325i
Performance
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
BMW 325i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
11.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.14 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
11.08 kg/bhp
7.14 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
74 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325i
63 mpg
city
28 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
670 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
670 mi
529 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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
