The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 33,500
BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 318d
€ 47,900
 Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.87 %
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 272.982
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
288 hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 318d
221 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.77 lb/hp
12.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 318d
42 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
677 mi
Range
494 mi
BMW 318d
677 mi
494 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
157.2 kWh
BMW 318d
115.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data