The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 34,100
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 41,200
 BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.66 %
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 651.913
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
134 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
266 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i

Performance

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25.91 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
47 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
477 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
733 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
102.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data