The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09)
€ 42,900
€ 35,000
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.95 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
472 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 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
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
