The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 29,000
€ 49,100
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 e.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 300 e
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 300 e
3164 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
1014 lb
24.27 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 300 e
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 300 e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N43-B20
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
316 hp
Mercedes C 300 e
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 e
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 300 e
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.22 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
13.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 300 e
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
124 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
124 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
29 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
1635 mi
BMW 318i
621 mi
1635 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
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).
36 kWh
BMW 318i
119.4 kWh
36 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 300 e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
