The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. BMW 325i Touring Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 46,500
€ 37,600
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 300 Station Wagon is 7.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Mercedes C 300 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
185.1 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.9 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
S205
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 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 N52
M 274.920
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
242 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
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14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
14.07 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
37 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
641 mi
Range
426 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
641 mi
426 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
121.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 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
