The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 318i (08 - 11)

€ 35,900
Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 200 CDI
€ 29,000
 BMW 318i (08 - 11) BMW 318i
€ 35,900
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 200 CDI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 200 CDI
BMW 318i
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 318i (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 200 CDI
BMW 318i
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.9 %
BMW 318i (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 200 CDI
BMW 318i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 200 CDI
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
BMW N43
OM 646.811
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
134 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
199 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i

Performance

Mercedes C 200 CDI
BMW 318i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
25.91 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 200 CDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
36 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
631 mi
621 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
133.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 200 CDI
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