The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 33,100
€ 40,000
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
57
69.7
79.1
56.5
71.9
81.4
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
180.6
112.2
185.4
180.6 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.91 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
W204
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 274.910
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
▶ REPLAY
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.05 lb/hp
22.79 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 318d
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
632 mi
Range
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
592 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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