The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 31,900
€ 44,900
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 BMW 318d is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300.
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 300
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
178.4
111.8
184.5
178.4 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 300
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.97 %
General
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 300
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 300
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
▶ REPLAY
23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.3 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 318d
52 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
843 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 318d
843 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 318d
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
