The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. BMW 318d (10 - 11)
€ 33,400

€ 31,900

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 318d.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
57
69.7
79.1
55.9
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.78 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
W204
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 651.913
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
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29.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.24 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d
40 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
764 mi
Range
843 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
843 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data