The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)

€ 42,900
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 325i Touring
€ 37,800
 Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 CDI Station Wagon.
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
71.5
78.3
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
108.7
178.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
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 CDI Station Wagon
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.18 %
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)

General

BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 CDI 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 CDI 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
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon

Performance

BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
719 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 CDI 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