The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 320i Touring (05 - 07)
€ 35,000
€ 30,400
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 3.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 320i Touring.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
55.8
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.4 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
181.1
108.7
178
181.1 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.9 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N46
M 271.952
Engine Code
N46-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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
154 hp
148 hp
BMW 320i Touring
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
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22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
22.19 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
29 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
506 mi
Range
515 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
506 mi
515 mi
BMW 320i Touring
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
153.5 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft

















