The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 35,800
€ 47,100
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 Touring is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 318d Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.8 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178.2
108.7
181.1
178.2 in
Length
181.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.72 %
General
BMW 318d Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.830
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
141 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 318d Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.92 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.7 lb/hp
16.92 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
44 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
702 mi
Range
603 mi
BMW 318d Touring
702 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
111 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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
111 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
