The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
€ 38,300
€ 33,100
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 330i is 6.6 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
1421
1817
1989
1447
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2760
4520
2760
4586
4520 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.95 %
General
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N52-B30
Engine Code
M 271.952


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330i
254 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 330i
300 NM
250 NM
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 kg/bhp
BMW 330i
6 kg/bhp
9.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 330i
32 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
450 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 330i
450 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
127 kWh
BMW 330i
164.8 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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