The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon (07 - 08) vs. BMW 318i Touring Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 32,800
€ 37,300
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 318i Touring.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
182.4
181.1 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.91 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW B38
M 271.952
Engine Code
B38-B15

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
154 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i Touring
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
21.97 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
31 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
533 mi
Range
703 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
533 mi
703 mi
BMW 318i Touring
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
145.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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















