The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09)
€ 26,800
€ 31,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 318i is 6.6 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
1421
1817
1989
1447
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2760
4520
2760
4586
4520 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.37 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N46-B20
Engine Code
M 271.952


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 318i
127 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2600 rpm
BMW 318i
180 NM
230 NM
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
129 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
11.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.64 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
11.3 kg/bhp
9.64 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 318i
39 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
536 mi
Range
554 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 318i
138.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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