The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 39,300

€ 33,300

€ 39,300
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 slightly. The BMW 330d DPF is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor.
BMW 330d DPF
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d DPF
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.45 %

General
BMW 330d DPF
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330d DPF
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 271.952


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 330d DPF
228 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
BMW 330d DPF
369 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Performance
BMW 330d DPF
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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16.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
BMW 330d DPF
16.2 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d DPF
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 330d DPF
36 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
583 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 330d DPF
583 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
144 kWh
BMW 330d DPF
133.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d DPF
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data