The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon (07 - 10)
€ 40,200

€ 36,000

€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 Compressor Station Wagon.
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 200 Compressor 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 Compressor Station Wagon
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.15 %

General
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 200 Compressor 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
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 5500 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
145 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
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17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.38 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
23 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
388 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
388 mi
526 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
191.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft










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