The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 33,300
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 180 Compressor
€ 36,400
 BMW 320i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 320i
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 180 Compressor is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 320i
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 320i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
BMW 320i Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 320i
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 271.952
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 320i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.47 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
31 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
632 mi
BMW 320i
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data