The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 44,900

€ 40,000

€ 44,900
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 5.5 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d
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 325d
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.29 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
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 642.960
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 325d
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
510 NM
430 NM
BMW 325d
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
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7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
39 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 325d
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
562 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
562 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
150.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data