The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 33,400
€ 44,400
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 330d.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d
57
69.7
79.1
55.9
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.49 %
General
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 651.913
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
▶ REPLAY
29.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.24 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 330d
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
764 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
583 mi
BMW 330d
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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data













