The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
€ 47,300

€ 33,400

€ 47,300
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 330i is 4.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.9
71.9
81.4
57
69.7
79.1
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.9 in
Height
57 in
112.2
185.4
108.7
180.6
185.4 in
Length
180.6 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.56 %

General
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
G20
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B48-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.913


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 330i
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.24 lb/hp
BMW 330i
14.24 lb/hp
29.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 330i
38 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
592 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 330i
592 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 330i
117.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data