The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 28,900
€ 77,100
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 318i is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.6
70.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
108.7
178
108.9
186.1
178 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.31 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
N46-B20
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
BMW 318i
25.43 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
21 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
495 mi
Range
306 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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).
253.8 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
