The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 36,300

€ 47,200

€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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 C 180 is 3.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the C 320 CDI.
C 180
C 320 CDI
56.8
71.3
79.5
57
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.8 in
Height
57 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
180.6
184.5 in
Length
180.6 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
C 180
C 320 CDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
19.05 %

General
C 180
C 320 CDI
W205
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 180
C 320 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 274.910
Engine Code
OM 642.961


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
C 180
154 hp
221 hp
C 320 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
C 180
184 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
C 320 CDI
Performance
C 180
C 320 CDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

C 320 CDI
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
C 180
20.4 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 180
C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
C 180
44 mpg
31 mpg
C 320 CDI
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
38 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
472 mi
Range
533 mi
C 180
472 mi
533 mi
C 320 CDI
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).
158.4 kWh
C 180
102.4 kWh
158.4 kWh
C 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 180
C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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