The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325d Touring (10 - 12)

€ 38,100
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
€ 39,600
 BMW 325d Touring (10 - 12) BMW 325d Touring
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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 230 Station Wagon is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring (10 - 12)
108.7
178.2
181.1 in
Length
178.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.79 %
BMW 325d Touring (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 272.921
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d Touring
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring

Performance

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.38 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
441 mi
Range
654 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
654 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
BMW 325d 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