The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 34,200
Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18) Mercedes C 180 d
€ 40,000
 BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 d is 6.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325d
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18)
71.3
79.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
184.5 in
Length
178.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325d
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.78 %
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325d
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
114 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
207 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.72 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
60 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
653 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
80.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data