The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 48,500
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 350
€ 43,300
 BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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 350 is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 350
BMW 325d
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350
BMW 325d
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.27 %
BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes C 350
BMW 325d
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350
BMW 325d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 272.971
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Mercedes C 350
BMW 325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
13.74 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 350
24 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
770 mi
Mercedes C 350
410 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 350
189.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data