The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 41,000
€ 36,000
€ 41,000
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 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
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.54 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic 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
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.79 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
29 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
490 mi
Range
424 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
490 mi
424 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
151.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 160 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
