The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..)
€ 28,900
€ 86,300
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 S AMG.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.1
72.4
79.5
71.5 in
Width
72.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
178
111.8
187.3
178 in
Length
187.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.52 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
N46-B20
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
503 hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
128 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
▶ REPLAY
25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 lb/hp
BMW 318i
25.43 lb/hp
7.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
495 mi
Range
414 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
414 mi
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
