The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13) vs. BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 33,100
€ 41,100
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 328i.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 328i
57
69.7
79.1
56.5
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.5 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 328i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.23 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 328i
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 328i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 274.910
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 328i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
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21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.05 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 328i
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
632 mi
Range
548 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
548 mi
BMW 328i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
109.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
