The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 38,100
€ 41,900
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 250 Station Wagon.
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 250 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 250 Station Wagon
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.96 %
General
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 250 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 250 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 EVO
N52-B25
Engine Code
M 271.860
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
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
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17.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.27 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.18 lb/hp
17.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
25 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
416 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
416 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
127 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
178.2 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 250 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
