The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14) vs. BMW 325d Touring (15 - 16)
€ 41,700

€ 42,900

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325d 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
182.4
181.1 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.57 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 651.911
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
148 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325d Touring
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
48 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
748 mi
Range
695 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
748 mi
695 mi
BMW 325d 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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