The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 77,100

€ 41,200

€ 77,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 325i.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW 325i
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 325i
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.48 %

General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW 325i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW 325i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 156.985
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
443 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW 325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325i
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7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
11 mpg
city
21 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
306 mi
Range
477 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data