The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 34,200
€ 39,400
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 d is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325xi
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.9
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
111.8
184.5
108.7
178
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325xi
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.18 %
General
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325xi
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
114 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325xi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.72 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
60 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
653 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
653 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
80.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data













