The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d (18 - ..) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 34,900
€ 36,100
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 325i.
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325i
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 325i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.25 %
General
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 654.916
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
120 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.57 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
56 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325i
48 mpg
city
18 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
606 mi
Range
435 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
606 mi
435 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
86.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
