The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18)
€ 37,200
€ 34,200
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 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
3274 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.06 %
General
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 180 d
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 180 d
Straight-six gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 d
Performance
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 180 d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 325xi
30 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
495 mi
Range
653 mi
BMW 325xi
495 mi
653 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
149.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Mercedes C 180 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
