The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
€ 29,000
€ 34,500
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
178.4
111.8
184.5
178.4 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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
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
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
621 mi
Range
432 mi
BMW 318i
621 mi
432 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 318i
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
