The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 37,900

€ 48,300

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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 BMW 318d is 4.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.5
71.9
81.4
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
56.9 in
112.2
185.4
108.7
180.6
185.4 in
Length
180.6 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.85 %

General
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
G20
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.834


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
261 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.64 lb/hp
14.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 318d
55 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
578 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 318d
578 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 318d
88.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data