The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. BMW 318i Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 37,800

€ 31,100

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 3.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 318i Touring.
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
55.8
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.4 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
181.1
108.7
178
181.1 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.7 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N43
OM 651.913
Engine Code
N43-B20


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 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
118 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Touring
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30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
30.74 lb/hp
24 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
46 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
719 mi
Range
602 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
719 mi
602 mi
BMW 318i Touring
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
104.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft