The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325d (08 - 10)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 37,100
 BMW 325d (08 - 10) BMW 325d
€ 42,500
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 320 CDI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325d (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.87 %
BMW 325d (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 642.960
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d
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