The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 35,600
€ 46,600
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 318i is 5.3 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
1429
1811
2031
1442
1810
2020
1811 mm
Width
1810 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1429 mm
Height
1442 mm
2810
4633
2840
4686
4633 mm
Length
4686 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2225 kg
Weight Difference:
160 kg
9.64 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
F30
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B38-B15
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318i
134 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318i
220 NM
500 NM
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.26 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
11.19 kg/bhp
8.26 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 318i
56 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
46 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
746 mi
Range
854 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
854 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
