The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)

€ 38,900
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 39,000
 BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000

ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive (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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 250 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 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
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
46 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
483 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
719 mi
483 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
104.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 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