The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 38,400
€ 40,400
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 230 Station Wagon.
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 230 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 230 Station Wagon
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 272.921


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
153 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.35 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
33 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
544 mi
Range
441 mi
BMW 325i Touring
544 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 230 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
136.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 230 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




















