The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)

€ 40,400
BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 33,100
 Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 40,400
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 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.22 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)

General

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
B48-B20
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
144 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.43 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
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 320i
583 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).
127 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 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
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data