The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
€ 42,900
€ 33,400
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 330d BluePerformance is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178.4
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.79 %
General
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.913


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
BMW 330d BluePerformance
242 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 330d BluePerformance
384 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.24 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
14.67 lb/hp
29.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
41 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
665 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
665 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
117.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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