The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 38,900
€ 42,800
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800
ⓘ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 250 Station Wagon.
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 250 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 250 Station Wagon
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.92 %
General
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 250 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
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 N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
150 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
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17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.38 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.59 lb/hp
16.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
29 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
555 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
490 mi
555 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
151.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 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
1268 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
