2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (169 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 325 | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2148 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |
