The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 36,300
€ 37,500
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 316d
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.3
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
111.8
184.5
110.6
182.4
184.5 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180
BMW 316d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %
General
Mercedes C 180
BMW 316d
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180
BMW 316d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 274.910
Engine Code
B47-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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
Mercedes C 180
BMW 316d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.4 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes C 180
44 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 316d
35 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
472 mi
Range
908 mi
Mercedes C 180
472 mi
908 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180
102.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
