The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (11 - 12) vs. BMW 316i Touring Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 34,700

€ 33,700

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 316i Touring.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 316i Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
182
181.1 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 316i Touring
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %

General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 316i Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 316i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N13
M 271.952
Engine Code
N13-B16


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 316i Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i Touring
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.05 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
BMW 316i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 316i Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
35 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 316i Touring
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
539 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
539 mi
632 mi
BMW 316i Touring
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 316i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 316i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft