The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 09) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11)
€ 34,000

€ 42,900

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 330d BluePerformance.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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 330d BluePerformance
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.16 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
170 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d BluePerformance
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 330d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
578 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
578 mi
665 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
134.5 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
134.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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