The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 44,300
€ 38,600
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 325i.
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 325i
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 325i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.75 %
General
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 325i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 d
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 651.921
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 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 325i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
17.49 lb/hp
15.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
55 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 325i
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
723 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
723 mi
529 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
88.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 325i
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
