The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 41,700

€ 46,500

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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 BMW 325d Touring is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon.
BMW 325d Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.8 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178.2
108.7
181.1
178.2 in
Length
181.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.16 %

General
BMW 325d Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.912


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
201 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
317 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325d Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
148 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
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18.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
18.43 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
38 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
611 mi
Range
667 mi
BMW 325d Touring
611 mi
667 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
127.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft










39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft