The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 43,200
		
					
					€ 33,300
					
					
					€ 43,200
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 33,300
				ⓘ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. The BMW 328i is  1.5 inches longer,  1.6 inches wider and  0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor.
				
				BMW 328i
					Mercedes C 180 Compressor
				56.5
							
							71.3
							
							80
							
						57
							
							69.7
															
							79.1
							
						71.3 in
					Width
					69.7 in
				80 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					79.1 in
				56.5 in
					Height
					57 in
				110.6
							
							182
							
						108.7
							
							180.6
							
						182 in
					Length
					180.6 in
				110.6 in
					Wheelbase
					108.7 in
				Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
					Mercedes C 180 Compressor
				3549 lb
					Curb Weight
					3307 lb
				4575 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4376 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								243 lb
									6.85 %
								
								General
BMW 328i
					Mercedes C 180 Compressor
				F30
	
					Generation
					W204
				Sedan
	
					Car Body Style
					Sedan
				Premium Unleaded
					Fuel Type
					Mid-Grade Unleaded
				
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
					Drivetrain
					Rear-wheel drive
						
8-speed automatic transmission
					Transmission
					5-speed automatic transmission
				Engine
BMW 328i
					Mercedes C 180 Compressor
				Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
				BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 271.952


4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
					1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
						at 5000 rpm
					Power
					154 hp
						at 5200 rpm
					BMW 328i
						242 hp
						154 hp
						Mercedes C 180 Compressor
					258 lb‑ft
						at 1250 rpm
					Max. Torque
					170 lb‑ft
						at 2600 rpm
					BMW 328i
						258 lb‑ft
						170 lb‑ft
						Mercedes C 180 Compressor
					Performance
BMW 328i
					Mercedes C 180 Compressor
				
							
							
							155 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							137 mph
						
					5.8 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					9.9 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
266 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								BMW 328i
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
453 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Mercedes C 180 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
						14.67 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					21.47 lb/hp
						
				BMW 328i
						14.67 lb/hp
						21.47 lb/hp
						Mercedes C 180 Compressor
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
					Mercedes C 180 Compressor
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						35 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						31 mpg
						
					
				BMW 328i
						35 mpg
						31 mpg
						Mercedes C 180 Compressor
					27 mpg
					city
					22 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					41 mpg
						
				15.9 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					17.4 gal
						557 mi
					Range
					539 mi
				BMW 328i
						557 mi
						539 mi
						Mercedes C 180 Compressor
					Environmental Impact
	
				127 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).
144 kWh
						
				BMW 328i
						127 kWh
						144 kWh
						Mercedes C 180 Compressor
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4
						
				253 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					290 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
					Mercedes C 180 Compressor
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1025 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1069 lb
				13.6 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					13.5 cu ft
				









No data
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					No data
				



















