The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 41,000

€ 40,400

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.03 %

General
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.911


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
149 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.85 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.79 lb/hp
21.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
29 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
490 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
490 mi
632 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
151.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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