The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14) vs. BMW 320i Touring Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 41,700

€ 41,500

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon is 4.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 320i Touring.
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.7
71.9
81.4
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.7 in
108.7
181.1
112.2
185.4
181.1 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.79 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
S204
Generation
G21
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI 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 B48
OM 651.911
Engine Code
B48-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 Station Wagon
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
148 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
20.04 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
48 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
748 mi
Range
643 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
748 mi
643 mi
BMW 320i Touring
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
108 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
100.7 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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