The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) vs. BMW 320i (05 - 07)
€ 33,100
€ 28,800
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 320i.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
57
69.7
79.1
55.9
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N46
M 271.952
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
148 hp
BMW 320i
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.19 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 320i
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
547 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
547 mi
529 mi
BMW 320i
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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
