The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 39,400
€ 42,000
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 280
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
182.4
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 280
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.74 %
General
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 280
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B47-D20
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 280
132 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.72 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 318d
59 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
49 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
885 mi
Range
436 mi
BMW 318d
885 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 318d
82.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
