The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 46,100
€ 38,700
€ 46,100
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 300 d is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 325xi
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
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 325xi
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 325xi
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 654.920
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
242 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 325xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
14.9 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
46 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
39 mpg
city
16 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
500 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
500 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
104.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 325xi
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
