The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09) vs. BMW 330i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 31,100
€ 41,200
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 330i.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 330i
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 330i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.4 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 330i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 330i
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
268 hp
BMW 330i
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 330i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
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21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.26 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
32 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 330i
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
554 mi
Range
544 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
554 mi
544 mi
BMW 330i
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
140.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 330i
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
