The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate (14 - 15)
€ 38,100
€ 35,600
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 325xi Touring is 18.2 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 3.9 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate.
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
1418
1817
1989
1457
1810
2020
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1418 mm
Height
1457 mm
2760
4520
2840
4702
4520 mm
Length
4702 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
1675 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2125 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.46 %
General
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
E91
Generation
S205
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
N52-B25
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
250 NM
280 NM
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
149 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
▶ REPLAY
7.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.6 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi Touring
7.79 kg/bhp
13.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
66 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
30 mpg
66 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
21 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
416 mi
Range
592 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
416 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
178.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
226 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
1385 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1510 L
