The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 77,100

€ 40,000

€ 77,100
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 considerably. The Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus is 7.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW 325d
56.6
70.7
79.1
55.9
71.5
78.3
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
108.9
186.1
108.7
178.4
186.1 in
Length
178.4 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW 325d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.95 %

General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW 325d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW 325d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 156.985
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
443 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW 325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
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7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
11 mpg
city
30 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
306 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
253.8 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 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data