The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 28,900
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 318i
€ 41,100
 Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100

ⓘ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 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.3 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

General

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N46-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
128 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 318i
25.43 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
655 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data