The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 41,600
€ 41,000
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 280 Station Wagon is 3.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325xi Touring.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
55.8
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
108.7
181.1
108.7
178
181.1 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.93 %
General
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 272.947
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
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15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.61 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
436 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
490 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
BMW 325xi Touring
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






















