The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 36,800
€ 36,600
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180
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 325i
Mercedes C 180
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.88 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180
154 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
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15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.9 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
20.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 180
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
551 mi
Range
411 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
411 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
