The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Convertible (16 - 18) vs. BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
€ 42,700

€ 55,600

€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 180 Convertible is 1.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 430d Cabrio.
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
BMW 430d Cabrio
55.5
71.3
79.4
54.5
71.9
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.5 in
Height
54.5 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182.6
184.5 in
Length
182.6 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
BMW 430d Cabrio
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.61 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
BMW 430d Cabrio
A205
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
BMW 430d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 274.910
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 5300 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
154 hp
254 hp
BMW 430d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
184 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 430d Cabrio
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
BMW 430d Cabrio
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 430d Cabrio
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22.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
22.9 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
BMW 430d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
BMW 430d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
39 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 430d Cabrio
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
424 mi
Range
668 mi
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
424 mi
668 mi
BMW 430d 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
113.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 430d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
BMW 430d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
165 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data