The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10) vs. BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 34,000
€ 42,900
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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
178.2
181.1 in
Length
178.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.82 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 271.910
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.9 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
34 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
595 mi
Range
472 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
595 mi
472 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
130.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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
