The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Convertible (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14)
€ 42,700

€ 46,800

€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 Convertible is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 325i Cabrio.
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
BMW 325i Cabrio
55.5
71.3
79.4
54.5
70.2
78.1
71.3 in
Width
70.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.5 in
Height
54.5 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
181.6
184.5 in
Length
181.6 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
BMW 325i Cabrio
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.52 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
BMW 325i Cabrio
A205
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
BMW 325i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 274.910
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
154 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Cabrio
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
BMW 325i Cabrio
138 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Cabrio
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22.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
22.9 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
BMW 325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
39 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 325i Cabrio
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
424 mi
Range
522 mi
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
424 mi
522 mi
BMW 325i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
113.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 325i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
BMW 325i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data