The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 180 Convertible (18 - ..)
€ 50,800

€ 43,600

€ 50,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 420i Cabrio is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 Convertible.
BMW 420i Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
54.5
71.9
79.4
55.5
71.3
79.4
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.5 in
Height
55.5 in
110.6
182.6
111.8
184.5
182.6 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 420i Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.83 %

General
BMW 420i Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
F33
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 420i Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
B48-B20
Engine Code
M 274.910


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 420i Cabrio
181 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 420i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Performance
BMW 420i Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
143 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Convertible
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.62 lb/hp
BMW 420i Cabrio
21.8 lb/hp
23.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420i Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 420i Cabrio
37 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
592 mi
Range
464 mi
BMW 420i Cabrio
592 mi
464 mi
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 420i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420i Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data