The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 33,300
€ 29,500
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 Compressor is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 318i
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
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 318i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.33 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 318i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N43
M 271.952
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 318i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.47 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
31 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
539 mi
Range
611 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
611 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
