The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 35,600
€ 53,500
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 400
56.3
71.3
80
56.8
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
110.6
182.4
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 400
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.82 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 400
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 400
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B38-B15
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 400
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
746 mi
Range
562 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 400
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
