The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325d (15 - 16)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 41,100
 BMW 325d (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100

ⓘ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 230 is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 230
BMW 325d
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
BMW 325d
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %
BMW 325d (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes C 230
BMW 325d
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
BMW 325d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 272.921
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Mercedes C 230
BMW 325d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
15.89 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 325d
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
723 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
723 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data