The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 40,000
€ 42,500
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 12.3 cm longer, 5.7 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1435
1827
2068
1448
1770
2008
1827 mm
Width
1770 mm
2068 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1435 mm
Height
1448 mm
2851
4709
2760
4586
4709 mm
Length
4586 mm
2851 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
10 %
General
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
G20
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318d
148 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318d
320 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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10.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
BMW 318d
10.34 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 318d
67 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
60 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
592 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 318d
592 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 318d
86.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
