The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 330i (05 - 07)
€ 34,100
€ 38,300
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the BMW 330i.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 330i
1442
1810
2020
1421
1817
1989
1810 mm
Width
1817 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1442 mm
Height
1421 mm
2840
4686
2760
4520
4686 mm
Length
4520 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 330i
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.62 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 330i
W205
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 330i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
114 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 bhp
254 bhp
BMW 330i
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
280 NM
300 NM
BMW 330i
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 330i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
▶ REPLAY
13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
13.03 kg/bhp
6 kg/bhp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
74 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 330i
63 mpg
city
22 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
670 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
450 mi
BMW 330i
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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
