The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 36,700

€ 35,700

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 325d DPF.
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325d DPF
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 325d DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.93 %

General
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325d DPF
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 626.951
Engine Code
M57-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
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
114 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325d DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF
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29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
29.11 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
56 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
606 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
606 mi
642 mi
BMW 325d DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
86.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 325d DPF
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