The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 37,800

€ 42,900

€ 37,800
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 200 CDI Station Wagon is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Mercedes C 200 CDI 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 200 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.93 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 646.811
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
134 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
26.57 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
36 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
472 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
621 mi
472 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
135.8 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 200 CDI Station Wagon
135.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI 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