The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
€ 33,700
€ 36,500
€ 33,700
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 6.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW 325xi.
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
1447
1770
2008
1421
1817
1989
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2760
4586
2760
4520
4586 mm
Length
4520 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.81 %
General
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 646.812
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2148 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
134 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
134 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325xi
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
270 NM
250 NM
BMW 325xi
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
▶ REPLAY
11.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.51 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
11.23 kg/bhp
7.51 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 325xi
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
719 mi
Range
426 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
719 mi
426 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
104.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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