The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 37,900

€ 41,000

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.54 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
S205
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)

7-speed automatic 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 N53
M 274.910
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 5300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
154 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi Touring
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21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
21.47 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
42 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
455 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
455 mi
490 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
106.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft