The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 33,400

€ 40,000

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.7 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 1.8 cm taller than the BMW 320i.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
1447
1770
2008
1429
1811
2031
1770 mm
Width
1811 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1447 mm
Height
1429 mm
2760
4586
2810
4633
4586 mm
Length
4633 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.56 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
W204
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B48
OM 651.913
Engine Code
B48-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
118 bhp
at 2800 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 320i
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
300 NM
270 NM
BMW 320i
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
▶ REPLAY
13.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
13.26 kg/bhp
8.43 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
59 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 320i
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
764 mi
Range
703 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
703 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data