The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Touring xDrive (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 45,100

€ 35,000

€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 Touring is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon.
BMW 330i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.8 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178.2
108.7
181.1
178.2 in
Length
181.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.63 %

General
BMW 330i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
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 5200 rpm
BMW 330i Touring
268 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
BMW 330i Touring
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 330i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
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14.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
BMW 330i Touring
14.11 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 330i Touring
28 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
472 mi
Range
506 mi
BMW 330i Touring
472 mi
506 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 330i Touring
157.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft










39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft