The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 09)
€ 38,900

€ 34,000

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178.4
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.44 %

General
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 271.910


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 320d
175 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 320d
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
138 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d
20.34 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 320d
40 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
642 mi
Range
578 mi
BMW 320d
642 mi
578 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 320d
121.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data