The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 47,900

€ 39,400

€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 325xi.
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
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
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.22 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
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 325xi
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi
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12.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
12.36 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
494 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
494 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
157.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
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