The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 28,300
€ 38,100
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 318i Touring is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
BMW 318i Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.8 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178
111.8
185.1
178 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.04 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
N46-B20
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
127 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
133 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
26.13 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
31 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
515 mi
Range
592 mi
BMW 318i Touring
515 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
144 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
