The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 36,300
€ 49,300
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300
ⓘ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 325i Touring is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 325i Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.53 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.832
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.5 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.05 lb/hp
17.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
33 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
544 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 325i Touring
544 mi
570 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
148.1 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
136.5 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
