The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 35,600

€ 36,500

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
71.3
80
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %

General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
B38-B15
Engine Code
M 271.820

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
38 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
746 mi
Range
509 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
509 mi
Mercedes C 200 CGI 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data