The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)

€ 27,300
BMW 318i (07 - 08) BMW 318i
€ 35,600
 Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
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 (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 318i (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.36 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)

General

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

Engine

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N43-B20
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 318i
40 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 318i
664 mi
632 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 318i
111.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data