The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon (11 - 14)
€ 38,100
€ 37,300
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 200 Station Wagon.
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 200 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 200 Station Wagon
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.88 %
General
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 200 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 200 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N52-B25
Engine Code
M 271.950
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
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17.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.18 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
25 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
416 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
416 mi
531 mi
Mercedes C 200 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
178.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 200 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
