The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 11) vs. BMW 320i Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 42,600

€ 38,500

€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 320i Touring.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
182
181.1 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.68 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N20
OM 651.911
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
148 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
44 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
692 mi
Range
548 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
692 mi
548 mi
BMW 320i Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
109.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft