The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 36,400
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 38,600
 BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
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 325i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.94 %
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 651.911
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 3000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i

Performance

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

▶ REPLAY
21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.19 lb/hp
15.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 325i
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
764 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
529 mi
BMW 325i
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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
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