The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325i (07 - 08)

€ 47,900
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 34,600
 BMW 325i (07 - 08) BMW 325i
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i (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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325i (07 - 08)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
BMW 325i (07 - 08)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 272.982
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
288 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
269 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

▶ REPLAY
12.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
12.36 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
BMW 325i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
494 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
494 mi
551 mi
BMW 325i
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
157.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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