The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,400
€ 34,200
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 180 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 320d DPF.
Mercedes C 180
BMW 320d DPF
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180
BMW 320d DPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %
General
Mercedes C 180
BMW 320d DPF
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180
BMW 320d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW M47
M 274.910
Engine Code
M47-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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 320d DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 180
BMW 320d DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d DPF
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.4 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
432 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
565 mi
BMW 320d DPF
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
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).
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
BMW 320d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
