The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 46,100
Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 350
€ 38,700
 BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

ⓘ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 350 is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Mercedes C 350
BMW 325xi
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
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 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350
BMW 325xi
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.53 %
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Mercedes C 350
BMW 325xi
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350
BMW 325xi
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 272.961
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi

Performance

Mercedes C 350
BMW 325xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

▶ REPLAY
13.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
13.24 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
24 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
423 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes C 350
423 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350
183.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350
BMW 325xi
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