The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
€ 39,400
€ 72,200
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,200
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG.
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 63 AMG
56.3
71.3
80
56.6
70.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.6 in
110.6
182.4
108.9
186.1
182.4 in
Length
186.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 63 AMG
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.85 %
General
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 63 AMG
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
B47-D20
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
451 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Performance
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 63 AMG
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG
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22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.46 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.72 lb/hp
8.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 318d
59 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
49 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
885 mi
Range
342 mi
BMW 318d
885 mi
342 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
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).
227.4 kWh
BMW 318d
82.2 kWh
227.4 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
