The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
€ 35,800

€ 37,200

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 6.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW 325xi.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
1447
1770
2008
1421
1817
1989
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2760
4586
2760
4520
4586 mm
Length
4520 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2105 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.55 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 651.913
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
118 bhp
at 2800 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325xi
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
300 NM
270 NM
BMW 325xi
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
128 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325xi
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13.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.51 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
13.47 kg/bhp
7.51 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 325xi
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
748 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
748 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
100.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data