The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 39,400
€ 44,200
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 318d is 2.1 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
56.3
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182.4
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.38 %
General
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
132 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.72 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 318d
59 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
49 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
885 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW 318d
885 mi
954 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
82.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
