The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 42,900
€ 79,000
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 325i Touring is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon.
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
55.8
71.5
78.3
57
70.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.8 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178.2
108.9
185.5
178.2 in
Length
185.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
8.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
472 mi
Range
301 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
301 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus 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).
257.7 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
257.7 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
