The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 36,300
€ 39,800
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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. The BMW 318d is 3.8 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the Mercedes C 280.
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 280
1434
1811
2031
1444
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1434 mm
Height
1444 mm
2810
4624
2760
4586
4624 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 280
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.63 %
General
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 280
F30
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 318d
141 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 318d
320 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 280
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
11.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW 318d
11.1 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318d
60 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
50 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
754 mi
Range
446 mi
BMW 318d
754 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 318d
96.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
