The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325i (07 - 08)

€ 38,200
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 34,600
 BMW 325i (07 - 08) BMW 325i
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 325i.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 325i
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i (07 - 08)
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 Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325i (07 - 08)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 325i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.22 %
BMW 325i (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 325i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 646.811
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i

Performance

Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 325i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

▶ REPLAY
21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
21.06 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
BMW 325i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
35 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
612 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
551 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 CDI
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