The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. BMW 325d (10 - 11)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 37,800
 BMW 325d (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 280 is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 280
BMW 325d
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d (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 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325d (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325d
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.81 %
BMW 325d (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 272.947
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data