The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. BMW 325i (08 - 11)
€ 61,900

€ 36,400

€ 61,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 43 AMG is 6.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 325i
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
111.8
185
108.7
178.4
185 in
Length
178.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 325i
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.73 %

General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 325i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 325i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 276.823
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
385 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
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9.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
9.76 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
25 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
441 mi
Range
544 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
441 mi
544 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
176.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data