The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 11)
€ 40,800
€ 35,900
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 325i Touring is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 200 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
178.2
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 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.65 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.913
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 2800 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.9 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.59 lb/hp
26.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
29 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
477 mi
Range
705 mi
BMW 325i Touring
477 mi
705 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
107 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
155.3 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
