The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 44,900
€ 35,700
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 CDI is 6.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
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
4520
4586 mm
Length
4520 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
5.88 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
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 manual 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 642.960
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
194 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 bhp
194 bhp
BMW 325d DPF
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
510 NM
400 NM
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
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7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
8.25 kg/bhp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
39 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
562 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
562 mi
642 mi
BMW 325d DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
150.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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