The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)

€ 26,800
BMW 318i (05 - 07) BMW 318i
€ 30,600
 Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09) Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 318i (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 318i (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.04 %
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)

General

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N46-B20
Engine Code
M 271.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.91 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 318i
32 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 318i
138.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data