The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 34,400

€ 36,700

€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 320d.
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320d
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320d
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.55 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 271.952
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320d
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21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.15 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
20.15 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
524 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
524 mi
702 mi
BMW 320d
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
132.6 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data