The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 38,600
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 39,200
 BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 325d
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

ⓘ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 230 is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 230
BMW 325d
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
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 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
BMW 325d
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.1 %
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes C 230
BMW 325d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
BMW 325d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 272.921
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Mercedes C 230
BMW 325d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
611 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
611 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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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