The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Compressor (07 - 10) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 34,200
€ 41,200
€ 34,200
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 Compressor is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW 325i
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW 325i
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.88 %
General
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW 325i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Compressor
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 271.950
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
181 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW 325i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
18.15 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
31 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
539 mi
Range
477 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
539 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
144 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
144 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW 325i
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
