The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 33,300

€ 32,000

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 320d DPF.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 320d DPF
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 320d DPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 320d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW M47
M 271.952
Engine Code
M47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d DPF
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 320d DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 320d DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.47 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
539 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
665 mi
BMW 320d DPF
Environmental Impact
144 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 320d DPF
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