The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09)
€ 28,900
€ 31,100
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.34 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N46-B20
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
128 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
BMW 318i
25.43 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
495 mi
Range
554 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
