The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. BMW 325i Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 37,200
€ 38,400
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 3.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
55.8
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.4 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
181.1
108.7
178
181.1 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.5 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 271.952
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
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22.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.26 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
36 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
556 mi
Range
544 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
556 mi
544 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
125 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
125 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
