The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 79,000
€ 42,900
€ 79,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon is 7.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
57
70.7
79.1
55.8
71.5
78.3
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57 in
Height
55.8 in
108.9
185.5
108.7
178.2
185.5 in
Length
178.2 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium 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 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 156.985
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
480 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
▶ REPLAY
8.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
8.24 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
17 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
12 mpg
city
21 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
301 mi
Range
472 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
301 mi
472 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
257.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
