The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 38,600
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 41,200
 BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive 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 Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive 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
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.53 %
BMW 325i xDrive 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic 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
150 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
655 mi
Range
477 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 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