2009 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 295 kg more than 2009 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (299 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 325 | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |
