The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 11)
€ 37,300
€ 42,600
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 318i Touring is 1.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 318i Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
56.3
71.3
80
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
181.1
182.4 in
Length
181.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.58 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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 651.911
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 4200 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
134 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
25.75 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
44 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
703 mi
Range
692 mi
BMW 318i Touring
703 mi
692 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
100.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
