The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) vs. BMW 330i (05 - 07)
€ 33,100
€ 38,300
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘ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 330i.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
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 330i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
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 330i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 271.952
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
254 hp
BMW 330i
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.19 lb/hp
13.24 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 330i
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
547 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
547 mi
450 mi
BMW 330i
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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 kWh
164.8 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330i
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
