The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 41,800
€ 34,400
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 325d is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
71.3
80
57
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 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 325d
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.46 %
General
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 271.952


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
BMW 325d
16.05 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
770 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
524 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data











