The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon (18 - ..) vs. BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,200
€ 40,200
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon is 7.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 325xi Touring.
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.4 in
Height
55.8 in
111.8
185.1
108.7
178
185.1 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.8 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
S205
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 274.910
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
154 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
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21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
21.4 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
39 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
424 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
424 mi
388 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
113.6 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
