The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)

€ 36,000
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 36,500
 BMW 325xi (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 36,000
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 220 CDI is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 325xi
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 325xi
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.85 %
BMW 325xi (05 - 07)

General

Mercedes C 220 CDI
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 220 CDI
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 646.811
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi

Performance

Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 325xi
142 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

▶ REPLAY
20.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
20.8 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
40 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325xi
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
426 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
695 mi
426 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
121.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 CDI
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