The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 47,200
Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 37,800
BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 325d DPF
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

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 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
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 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.53 %
BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 350 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 automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 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 350 CDI
221 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF

 REPLAY
17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
17.56 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
31 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
592 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
533 mi
592 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
158.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 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