The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 320si (06 - 07)
€ 34,100
€ 33,000
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 320si.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320si
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320si
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320si
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320si
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
BMW N45
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N45-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
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
171 hp
BMW 320si
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320si
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320si
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320si
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 320si
52 mpg
city
18 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
670 mi
Range
440 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
440 mi
BMW 320si
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW 320si
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 320si
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
