The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 220 d (15 - 18)
€ 29,500
€ 39,000
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 d.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 220 d
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
178
111.8
184.5
178 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 220 d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.47 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 220 d
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N43-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 d
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 220 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 d
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
28 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
611 mi
Range
637 mi
BMW 318i
611 mi
637 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 318i
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 220 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
