The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325i Touring (05 - 07)
€ 39,600
€ 35,500
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 300 Station Wagon is 3.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BMW 325i 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 300 Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.43 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 272.947
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
228 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
150 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
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15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
25 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
428 mi
Range
455 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
428 mi
455 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
181.9 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BMW 325i 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
