The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 33,900
€ 33,400
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 180 is 2.1 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 180
BMW 318i
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182.4
184.5 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180
BMW 318i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.41 %
General
Mercedes C 180
BMW 318i
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW B38
M 274.910
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 180
BMW 318i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
19.97 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 180
47 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
510 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes C 180
510 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180
94.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
