The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320si (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 33,000
€ 33,300
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 320si is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor.
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
General
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N45
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N45-B20
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 320si
171 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
BMW 320si
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Performance
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
BMW 320si
17.98 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 320si
26 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
440 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 320si
440 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
144 kWh
BMW 320si
168.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
