The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 29,500
€ 36,300
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180
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
111.8
184.5
178 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N43-B20
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180
142 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.96 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 320i
39 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
642 mi
Range
472 mi
BMW 320i
642 mi
472 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 320i
115.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180
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
