The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 09)
€ 37,800

€ 34,000

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
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 325d DPF
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.16 %

General
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 271.910


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
145 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
18.29 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
37 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
592 mi
Range
578 mi
BMW 325d DPF
592 mi
578 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
131.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d DPF
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
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