The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..)
€ 29,000

€ 77,600

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 AMG
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.1
72.4
79.5
71.5 in
Width
72.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
178.4
111.8
187.3
178.4 in
Length
187.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 AMG
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
683 lb
17.75 %

General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 AMG
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
N43-B20
Engine Code
M 177.980


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
469 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 AMG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
8.2 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
414 mi
BMW 318i
621 mi
414 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 318i
119.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data