The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 34,100
€ 33,500
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 6.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 318d
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 BlueTEC
BMW 318d
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.3 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 318d
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 318d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 318d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
670 mi
Range
677 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
BMW 318d
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
