The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 31,100
€ 36,300
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178.4
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.29 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N43-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.913


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.99 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
25.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
593 mi
Range
667 mi
BMW 318i
593 mi
667 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 318i
125 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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