The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 32,200

€ 33,800

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 320i.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
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 320i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N43
M 271.910
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
170 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
21.19 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
612 mi
Range
575 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
612 mi
575 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
127 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
127 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
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