The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 46,400
€ 39,200
€ 46,400
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 300 is 6.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 300
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 300
BMW 325d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
General
Mercedes C 300
BMW 325d
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
BMW 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 264.920
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
254 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Mercedes C 300
BMW 325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
▶ REPLAY
14.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
14.02 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 300
36 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
621 mi
Range
611 mi
Mercedes C 300
621 mi
611 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
125 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 300
125 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
