The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325d Touring DPF (07 - 08)

€ 38,100
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
€ 37,300
 BMW 325d Touring DPF (07 - 08) BMW 325d Touring DPF
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300

ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring DPF.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring DPF
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring DPF (07 - 08)
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 DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
181.1 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring DPF
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 DPF (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring DPF
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 DPF
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
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring DPF
144 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d Touring DPF
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
441 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
632 mi
BMW 325d Touring DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring DPF
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