The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 42,900

€ 34,400

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 330i is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 CGI 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 330i
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.46 %

General
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 271.952


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330i
268 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
BMW 330i
12.87 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 330i
31 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
522 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW 330i
522 mi
524 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 330i
142.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data