The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. BMW 318i (08 - 11)
€ 36,300
€ 29,000
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 180 is 6.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 180
BMW 318i
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178.4
184.5 in
Length
178.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180
BMW 318i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %
General
Mercedes C 180
BMW 318i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N43
M 274.910
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 180
BMW 318i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.4 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180
44 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
472 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 180
472 mi
621 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
