The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 35,500
€ 37,900
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 BMW 325i Touring is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon.
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.8 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178
111.8
185.1
178 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.91 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N52-B25
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
151 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
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15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
15.84 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
27 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
455 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 325i Touring
455 mi
455 mi
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
162.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
