The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 37,900

€ 35,800

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 320i is 3.8 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1434
1811
2031
1447
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1434 mm
Height
1447 mm
2810
4624
2760
4586
4624 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2105 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.57 %

General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.913


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 2800 rpm
BMW 320i
181 bhp
118 bhp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 320i
270 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
143 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.47 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.65 kg/bhp
13.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW 320i
44 mpg
58 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
583 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 320i
583 mi
748 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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