The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 34,100
€ 39,000
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC is 2.4 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320d
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.5
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.8 in
Height
56.5 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182
184.5 in
Length
182 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320d
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.3 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320d
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 320d
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
670 mi
Range
754 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
754 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
