The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 29,500

€ 60,200

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘ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 DPF is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
BMW 318d DPF
Mercedes C 43 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
111.8
184.5
178 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d DPF
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.95 %

General
BMW 318d DPF
Mercedes C 43 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 manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d DPF
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.823


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
120 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
207 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Performance
BMW 318d DPF
Mercedes C 43 AMG
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG
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27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.29 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
27.65 lb/hp
10.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d DPF
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
42 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
677 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 318d DPF
677 mi
526 mi
Mercedes C 43 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
115.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d DPF
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data