The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 37,800

€ 45,000

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
182.4
181.1 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.61 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 651.913
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring
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30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
30.74 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
46 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
719 mi
Range
738 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
719 mi
738 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
104.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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