The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 33,400
BMW 318i (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 35,800
 Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4641 lb
BMW 318i (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.25 %
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B38-B15
Engine Code
OM 651.913
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.7 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.27 lb/hp
29.7 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 318i
46 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
748 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 318i
96.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 CDI 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data