The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 42,500
€ 41,200
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 320 CDI is 5.5 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325i
1448
1770
2008
1421
1817
1989
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1448 mm
Height
1421 mm
2760
4586
2760
4531
4586 mm
Length
4531 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325i
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.82 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325i
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 642.960
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325i
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
510 NM
270 NM
BMW 325i
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
7.6 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
41 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 325i
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
595 mi
Range
477 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
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).
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
