The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 38,200

€ 61,700

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,700
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon.
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 450 AMG 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
178.2
111.8
185.1
178.2 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.65 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 276.823


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.25 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
32 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
536 mi
Range
533 mi
BMW 325i Touring
536 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
138.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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