The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 47,200
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 40,000
 BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
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
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.53 %
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 N57
OM 642.961
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
31 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
533 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
158.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data