The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 35,900

€ 38,200

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 318d is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
56.3
71.3
80
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.22 %

General
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 646.811


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 CDI
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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.53 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 318d
55 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
824 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 318d
824 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 318d
88.5 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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