The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 47,900
€ 40,000
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
57
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
57 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 272.982
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
288 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
269 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
▶ REPLAY
12.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
12.36 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
494 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
494 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
157.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















