The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 28,900
€ 37,400
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 280.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 280
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.9
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
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 280
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.78 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 280
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 280
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N46-B20
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 280
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
BMW 318i
25.43 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
495 mi
Range
446 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 280
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
