The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. BMW 325d (08 - 10)
€ 46,100
€ 37,100
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 d is 6.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 300 d
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 d
BMW 325d
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.14 %
General
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 325d
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 325d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 654.920
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
242 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
14.9 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
46 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
500 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
500 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
104.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 d
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
