The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 47,200
€ 39,000
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 BlueTEC HYBRID is 6.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 325i
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.82 %
General
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 325i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 325i
4-cylinder full hybrid 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
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
228 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
553 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 325i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
16.58 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
65 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
60 mpg
city
21 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
863 mi
Range
483 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
863 mi
483 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
74 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
74 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
