The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 37,800
€ 34,100
€ 37,800
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 slightly. The BMW 325d DPF is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC.
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
178
111.8
184.5
178 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.78 %
General
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
18.29 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
37 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
592 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 325d DPF
592 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 DPF
131.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
