The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 28,900
€ 42,500
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 6.6 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1421
1817
1989
1448
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1421 mm
Height
1448 mm
2760
4520
2760
4586
4520 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
235 kg
13.82 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N46-B20
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318i
127 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318i
180 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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11.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
11.54 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
495 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
