The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (12 - 14)
€ 38,100
€ 34,700
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 325xi Touring is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 180 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
108.7
181.1
178 in
Length
181.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.16 %
General
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N52-B25
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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17.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.18 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
25 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
416 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
416 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
178.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 180 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
