The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325i Touring (08 - 12)
€ 49,300
€ 38,200
€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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
178.2
181.1 in
Length
178.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.43 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 642.832
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
228 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
150 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
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17.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
17.5 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
33 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
570 mi
Range
536 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
570 mi
536 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
148.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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
