The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10)
€ 40,300
€ 34,000
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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
178.2
108.7
181.1
178.2 in
Length
181.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.25 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 271.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
153 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.56 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
31 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
515 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 325i Touring
515 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
144 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
144 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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
