The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 38,900
€ 34,100
€ 38,900
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 320d is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC.
BMW 320d
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 320d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.06 %
General
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 320d
175 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 320d
20.34 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 320d
40 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
30 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
642 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 320d
642 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 320d
121.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
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
