The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 34,400

€ 39,400

€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 6.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW 325xi.
Mercedes C 180 CGI 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.56 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 271.952
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
154 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
154 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325xi
250 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
250 NM
270 NM
BMW 325xi
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi
▶ REPLAY
9.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
9.71 kg/bhp
7.6 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 325xi
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
524 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
524 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
132.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data