The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. BMW 325d (16 - 18)
€ 47,200
€ 43,900
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 CDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325d
57
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325d
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.8 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325d
W204
Generation
F30
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 350 CDI
BMW 325d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 642.961
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
17.56 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
31 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
533 mi
Range
770 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
533 mi
770 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).
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 CDI
158.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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)
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