The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 42,900

€ 38,400

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 325i Touring is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon.
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.8 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178.2
111.8
185.1
178.2 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.65 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S205
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 d Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 626.951


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
472 mi
Range
592 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 d 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft