The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 33,400
€ 38,200
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 4.7 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
1429
1811
2031
1444
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1429 mm
Height
1444 mm
2810
4633
2760
4586
4633 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.1 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
F30
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
B38-B15
Engine Code
OM 646.811
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
2148 CC
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318i
134 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
220 NM
400 NM
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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11.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
11.01 kg/bhp
9.55 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 318i
55 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
731 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 318i
96.6 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
