The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. BMW 330xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 37,200

€ 44,600

€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 3.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 330xi Touring.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 330xi Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
55.8
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.4 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
181.1
108.7
178
181.1 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 330xi Touring
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.38 %

General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 330xi Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 330xi Touring
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 Station Wagon
154 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 330xi Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 330xi Touring
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22.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.26 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
BMW 330xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 330xi Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
36 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 330xi Touring
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
556 mi
Range
384 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
556 mi
384 mi
BMW 330xi Touring
Environmental Impact
125 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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
125 kWh
193.3 kWh
BMW 330xi Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 330xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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