The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé (11 - 15) vs. BMW 325i Coupé xDrive (10 - 13)
€ 42,200
€ 42,000
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 325i Coupé.
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
55.4
69.7
78.6
54.9
70.2
78.1
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.4 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
180.7
108.7
181.6
180.7 in
Length
181.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.01 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
C204
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
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 Coupé
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Coupé
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Coupé
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Coupé
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
18.15 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
46 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
719 mi
Range
483 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
719 mi
483 mi
BMW 325i Coupé
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).
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 Coupé
104.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
