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 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 325xi.
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
57
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
57 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 gasoline 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
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
134 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
24.76 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
46 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325xi
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















