The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)

€ 34,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
€ 49,200
 BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200

ⓘ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 340i
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
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 340i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.35 %
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 340i
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 340i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
BMW B58
OM 626.951
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 340i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
BMW 340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 340i
52 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
460 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
460 mi
BMW 340i
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data