The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 33,500

€ 61,700

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,700
ⓘ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 BMW 318d is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 450 AMG.
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 450 AMG
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 450 AMG
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.61 %

General
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 450 AMG
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.823


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318d
221 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Performance
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 450 AMG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 450 AMG
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23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.77 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318d
42 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
677 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 318d
677 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
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).
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).
144 kWh
BMW 318d
115.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 450 AMG
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