The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) vs. BMW 316d (12 - 15)
€ 33,100
€ 31,900
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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. The Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 316d.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 316d
57
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 316d
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 316d
W204
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 316d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 271.952
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 316d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.19 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 316d
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
547 mi
Range
824 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
547 mi
824 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
127 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
