The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
€ 36,100
€ 33,100
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 325i is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 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 325i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.63 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N52-B25
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
150 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.59 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325i
26 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
435 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 325i
435 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 325i
170.4 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
