The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 180 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 36,500
€ 37,400
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 325xi is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 d.
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 180 d
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 325xi
Mercedes C 180 d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.09 %
General
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 180 d
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 180 d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
N52-B25
Engine Code
OM 654.916
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
120 hp
Mercedes C 180 d
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 d
Performance
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 180 d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.75 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
28.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 325xi
26 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
18 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
426 mi
Range
606 mi
BMW 325xi
426 mi
606 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 325xi
174.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 180 d
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
