The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 36,600
€ 37,800
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 325d DPF.
Mercedes C 180
BMW 325d 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 325d DPF
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.33 %
General
Mercedes C 180
BMW 325d 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 325d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 274.910
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 180
BMW 325d DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
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20.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.9 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180
38 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
411 mi
Range
592 mi
Mercedes C 180
411 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180
117.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
