The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,100

€ 38,700

€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW 325xi
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
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW 325xi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %

General
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW 325xi
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 271.950
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
181 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW 325xi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
18.33 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
30 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
519 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
519 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
149.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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