The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325d (10 - 11)
€ 36,400

€ 37,800

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 651.911
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.19 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
764 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
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