The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18)
€ 36,900

€ 34,200

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 BMW 320d is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 d.
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 d
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 320d
Mercedes C 180 d
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.2 %

General
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 d
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 320d
181 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 d
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 d
Performance
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d
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19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 320d
19.49 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 320d
45 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
729 mi
Range
653 mi
BMW 320d
729 mi
653 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
Environmental Impact
107 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 320d
107 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data