The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07)
€ 41,300
€ 35,300
€ 41,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 250 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
Mercedes C 250
BMW 325d DPF
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
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250
BMW 325d DPF
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.51 %
General
Mercedes C 250
BMW 325d DPF
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 274.920
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 250
208 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes C 250
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 250
BMW 325d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
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15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
15.69 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 250
41 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
545 mi
Range
592 mi
Mercedes C 250
545 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
108 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250
108 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250
BMW 325d DPF
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
