The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 41,200
€ 36,700
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 15.5 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 d.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 d
1421
1817
1989
1442
1810
2020
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1421 mm
Height
1442 mm
2760
4531
2840
4686
4531 mm
Length
4686 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 d
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
7.95 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 d
E90
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 d
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 626.951


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes C 180 d
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
270 NM
280 NM
Mercedes C 180 d
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
▶ REPLAY
7.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.2 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
7.6 kg/bhp
13.2 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 325i
34 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
25 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
477 mi
Range
606 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
606 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 180 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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