The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
€ 41,100
€ 34,500
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower.
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 180
56.5
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 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
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.18 %
General
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 180
F30
Generation
W205
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
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13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.98 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
548 mi
Range
432 mi
BMW 328i
548 mi
432 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 328i
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
