The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 46,700
€ 39,200
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 d is 6.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 325d
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
178.4
184.5 in
Length
178.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 325d
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.01 %
General
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 325d
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 d
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 M57
OM 651.921
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
201 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 325d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
18.21 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
51 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
675 mi
Range
611 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
675 mi
611 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
94.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 325d
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
