The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring DPF (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
€ 36,800

€ 35,300

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 DPF is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon.
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Mercedes C 180 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
108.7
181.1
178 in
Length
181.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3 %

General
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.913


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
BMW 325d Touring DPF
194 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 325d Touring DPF
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
145 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.17 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
18.92 lb/hp
30.17 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 325d Touring DPF
36 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
574 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 325d Touring DPF
574 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 325d Touring DPF
135.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Mercedes C 180 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