The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13)
€ 33,400
€ 33,100
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
71.3
80
57
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
B38-B15
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.27 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 318i
46 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
731 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
632 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 318i
96.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 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
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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