The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 43,900
€ 34,100
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 325d is 2.1 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
56.3
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182.4
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.4 %
General
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
15.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.66 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
42 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
770 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
