The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 44,600
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 41,200
 BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (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
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.38 %
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 651.912
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
150 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
679 mi
Range
477 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
111 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
111 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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