The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 53,600
€ 37,800
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 400 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
Mercedes C 400
BMW 325d DPF
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400
BMW 325d DPF
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.12 %
General
Mercedes C 400
BMW 325d DPF
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400
BMW 325d DPF
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 276.823
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 400
BMW 325d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
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11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.06 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 400
31 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
539 mi
Range
592 mi
Mercedes C 400
539 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
144 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
144 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
