The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318i (08 - 11)
€ 34,200
€ 29,000
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 d is 6.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 318i
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 d
BMW 318i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.36 %
General
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 318i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
BMW N43
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N43-B20
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 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
114 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
207 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 318i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.72 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
60 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
653 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
653 mi
621 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
