The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 09)
€ 35,600

€ 34,000

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 4.7 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 1.8 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
1429
1811
2031
1447
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1429 mm
Height
1447 mm
2810
4633
2760
4586
4633 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.33 %

General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
B38-B15
Engine Code
M 271.910

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1597 CC
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 318i
134 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2800 rpm
BMW 318i
220 NM
230 NM
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
11.19 kg/bhp
9.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 318i
56 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
746 mi
Range
578 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
578 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data