The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. BMW 325i Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 42,800
€ 40,300
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon is 6.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.4 in
Height
55.8 in
111.8
185.1
108.7
178.2
185.1 in
Length
178.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.33 %
General
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
S205
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 274.920
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
208 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
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16.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
16.38 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
42 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
555 mi
Range
515 mi
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
555 mi
515 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
106.1 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
