The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)

€ 39,800
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 35,700
 BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08) BMW 325d DPF
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘ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 325d DPF.
Mercedes C 280
BMW 325d DPF
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
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 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325d DPF
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.56 %
BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325d DPF
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 272.947
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
642 mi
BMW 325d DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
BMW 325d DPF
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