The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 35,600
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 46,700
 Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 250 d
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 318i is 2.1 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 d
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.65 %
Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 d
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 d
Straight-three gasoline 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 d
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 d

Performance

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
38 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
675 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
675 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 250 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data