The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09) vs. BMW 325d (10 - 11)
€ 30,600
€ 37,800
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.45 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 271.910
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
170 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
▶ REPLAY
20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
20.97 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
631 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
631 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
123.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
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







