The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 44,900
Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 36,800
 BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 325i
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 325i.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325i
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i 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 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325i 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 325i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.71 %
BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 642.960
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
15.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
32 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
562 mi
551 mi
BMW 325i
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
150.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 325i
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