The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 39,800
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 40,000
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

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 325d.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 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 (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 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 325d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 651.911
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

 REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
764 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data