The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (18 - 19)
€ 38,900

€ 34,200

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon.
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.8 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178
111.8
185.1
178 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.83 %

General
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium 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 160 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 274.910


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
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17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.59 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
29 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
490 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
490 mi
439 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
151.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.9 cu ft