The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15) vs. BMW 325xi Touring (05 - 07)
€ 40,300
€ 38,100
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon is 7.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 325xi Touring.
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 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 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.77 %
General
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
S205
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 651.921
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
20.93 lb/hp
17.18 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
55 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
45 mpg
city
18 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
592 mi
Range
416 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
592 mi
416 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
88.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 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




















