The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 34,100
€ 42,500
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320i
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
182.4
184.5 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.49 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320i
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
BMW B48
OM 626.951
Engine Code
B48-B20
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 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320i
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
670 mi
Range
654 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
654 mi
BMW 320i
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).
108 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
