The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 42,500

€ 36,300

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 C 320 CDI is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the C 180.
C 320 CDI
C 180
57
69.7
79.1
56.8
71.3
79.5
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
180.6
111.8
184.5
180.6 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
C 320 CDI
C 180
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
16.17 %

General
C 320 CDI
C 180
W204
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 320 CDI
C 180
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
OM 642.960
Engine Code
M 274.910


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
C 320 CDI
221 hp
154 hp
C 180
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
C 180
Performance
C 320 CDI
C 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

C 180
▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 320 CDI
C 180
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
C 320 CDI
34 mpg
44 mpg
C 180
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
595 mi
Range
472 mi
C 320 CDI
595 mi
472 mi
C 180
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
102.4 kWh
C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
C 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 320 CDI
C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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