The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
€ 38,900

€ 35,600

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 320i is 1.5 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
71.3
80
57
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
110.6
182
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.1 %

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 274.910


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
19.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.06 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 320i
37 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
583 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 320i
583 mi
632 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data