The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)
€ 28,800

€ 30,600

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 320i is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 320i
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
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N46-B20
Engine Code
M 271.910


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 320i
148 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 320i
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
BMW 320i
20.78 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 320i
32 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
529 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 320i
529 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 320i
140.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
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