The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09) vs. BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 31,100
€ 44,400
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 Compressor is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 330d.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 330d
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 Compressor
BMW 330d
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.16 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 330d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 330d
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 271.952
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 330d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
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21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.26 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
32 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 330d
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
554 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
554 mi
583 mi
BMW 330d
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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
140.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 330d
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
