The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (10 - 11)
€ 39,000
€ 32,200
€ 39,000
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 325i is 5.5 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
1421
1817
1989
1447
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2760
4531
2760
4586
4531 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.05 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 271.952


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325i
270 NM
250 NM
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
7.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.64 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
7.51 kg/bhp
9.64 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 325i
35 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
483 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 325i
483 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
127 kWh
BMW 325i
153.5 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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