The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 48,300
		
					 
					€ 35,700
					
					 
					€ 48,300
					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 BlueEFFICIENCY is  2.6 inches longer,  1.9 inches narrower and  0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
				
				Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					BMW 325d DPF
				56.9
							
							69.7
							
							79.1
							
						55.9
							
							71.5
															
							78.3
							
						69.7 in
					Width
					71.5 in
				79.1 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					78.3 in
				56.9 in
					Height
					55.9 in
				108.7
							
							180.6
							
						108.7
							
							178
							
						180.6 in
					Length
					178 in
				108.7 in
					Wheelbase
					108.7 in
				Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					BMW 325d DPF
				3759 lb
					Curb Weight
					3527 lb
				4894 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4508 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								231 lb
									6.15 %
								 
								General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					BMW 325d DPF
				W204
	
					Generation
					E90
				Sedan
	
					Car Body Style
					Sedan
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Rear-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Rear-wheel drive
						
7-speed automatic transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed manual transmission
				Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					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 642.834
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
					4
6
Cylinders
					6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
					3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
						at 3800 rpm
					Power
					194 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						261 hp
						194 hp
						BMW 325d DPF
					457 lb‑ft
						at 1600 rpm
					Max. Torque
					295 lb‑ft
						at 1300 rpm
					Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						457 lb‑ft
						295 lb‑ft
						BMW 325d DPF
					Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					BMW 325d DPF
				
							
							
							155 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							146 mph
						
					6 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					7.4 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
272 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
338 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								BMW 325d DPF
▶ REPLAY
						14.4 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					18.18 lb/hp
						
				Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						14.4 lb/hp
						18.18 lb/hp
						BMW 325d DPF
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					BMW 325d DPF
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						40 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						40 mpg
						
					
				Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						40 mpg
						40 mpg
						BMW 325d DPF
					33 mpg
					city
					30 mpg
						
				45 mpg
					highway
					No data
						
				15.6 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					16.1 gal
						621 mi
					Range
					642 mi
				Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						621 mi
						642 mi
						BMW 325d DPF
					Environmental Impact
	
				121.3 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
						121.3 kWh
						121.3 kWh
						BMW 325d DPF
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4
						
				248 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					249 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					BMW 325d DPF
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1135 lb
					Maximum Payload
					981 lb
				13.5 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					13 cu ft
				









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					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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