The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 31,100
€ 35,600
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 5.5 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
1421
1817
1989
1447
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2760
4531
2760
4586
4531 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.01 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N43-B20
Engine Code
M 271.952


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318i
141 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318i
190 NM
250 NM
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
10.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
10.39 kg/bhp
9.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 318i
43 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
593 mi
Range
573 mi
BMW 318i
593 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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