The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
€ 31,600
€ 33,100
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 320i is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 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 320i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.36 %
General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N43-B20
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
142 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.96 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 320i
37 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
611 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 320i
611 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
127 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
