The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 38,700
€ 36,400
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 320d is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180
56.3
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.67 %
General
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 320d
181 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d
18.21 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 320d
53 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
805 mi
Range
432 mi
BMW 320d
805 mi
432 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 320d
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
