The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 29,800
€ 34,100
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 BMW 316d is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC.
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
178.4
111.8
184.5
178.4 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
General
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316d
192 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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28.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 316d
28.53 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 316d
52 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
44 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
843 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 316d
843 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 316d
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
