The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 325i (08 - 11)
€ 33,300
€ 36,400
€ 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 slightly. The Mercedes C 180 Compressor is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 325i
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 325i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 325i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 325i
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
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 325i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.47 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
31 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
539 mi
Range
544 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
544 mi
BMW 325i
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 325i
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
