The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
€ 31,100
€ 36,500
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 Compressor is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 325xi.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 325xi
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
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 325xi
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.06 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 325xi
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 271.952
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 325xi
139 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.26 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
32 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325xi
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
554 mi
Range
426 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
554 mi
426 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
140.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
