The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 35,800
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 36,100
 BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325i
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.39 %
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 651.913
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

▶ REPLAY
29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.7 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
BMW 325i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325i
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
435 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
748 mi
435 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
100.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325i
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