The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 38,700
 BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Mercedes C 280
BMW 325xi
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325xi
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325xi
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325xi
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 272.948
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi

Performance

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325xi
151 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325xi
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