The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)

€ 34,000
BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 318d
€ 47,200
 Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200

ⓘ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 CDI.
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
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 (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
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 CDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4949 lb
BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.63 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)

General

BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.961
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI

Performance

BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

▶ REPLAY
23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.77 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318d
44 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
715 mi
Range
533 mi
BMW 318d
715 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
158.4 kWh
BMW 318d
109.1 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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