The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 47,200
€ 35,700
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 320 CDI is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
57
69.7
79.1
55.9
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
108.7
180.6
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.1 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 642.961
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 DPF
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 DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
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17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
17.56 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
31 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
533 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
533 mi
642 mi
BMW 325d DPF
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
158.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
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























