The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 36,400

€ 39,000

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 5.5 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
1444
1770
2008
1421
1817
1989
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1444 mm
Height
1421 mm
2760
4586
2760
4531
4586 mm
Length
4531 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol 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
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
168 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325i
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
400 NM
270 NM
BMW 325i
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
9.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.51 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
9.61 kg/bhp
7.51 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
59 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 325i
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
764 mi
Range
483 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
483 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).
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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data