The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 40,700
€ 34,100
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 328i is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
56.3
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %
General
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.71 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 328i
37 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
29 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
592 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 328i
592 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 328i
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
