The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 39,000
BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 33,300
 Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 180 Compressor
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.13 %
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)

General

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor

Performance

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor

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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.56 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 325i
483 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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).
144 kWh
BMW 325i
153.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data