The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10)
€ 46,000

€ 32,200

€ 46,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 is 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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
182.4
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.32 %

General
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
B47-D20
Engine Code
M 271.910


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
152 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.76 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325d
53 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
47 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
805 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 325d
805 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
127 kWh
BMW 325d
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data