The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 41,400

€ 41,200

€ 41,400
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 d is 6.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 220 d
BMW 325i
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178.4
184.5 in
Length
178.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 d
BMW 325i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.97 %

General
Mercedes C 220 d
BMW 325i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 d
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 651.921
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 d
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Mercedes C 220 d
BMW 325i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
20.6 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 d
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
55 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
592 mi
Range
477 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
592 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
88.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 d
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data