The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 325d (10 - 11)

€ 34,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
€ 37,800
 BMW 325d (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 325d
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint BMW 325d (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
184.5 in
Length
178.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 325d
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.2 %
BMW 325d (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 325d
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 325d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 325d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 325d
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