The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 34,400

€ 30,800

€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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. The Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 316i.
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 316i
57
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 316i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 316i
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 316i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N13
M 271.952
Engine Code
N13-B16


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 316i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
524 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
524 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
132.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data