The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18) vs. BMW 325d (15 - 16)

€ 33,900
Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18) Mercedes C 180
€ 41,100
 BMW 325d (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 180 is 2.1 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 180
BMW 325d
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
71.3
79.5
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
110.6
182.4
184.5 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180
BMW 325d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.01 %
BMW 325d (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes C 180
BMW 325d
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180
BMW 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 274.910
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Mercedes C 180
BMW 325d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

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19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
19.97 lb/hp
15.89 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 180
47 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 325d
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
723 mi
Mercedes C 180
510 mi
723 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180
94.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data