The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 35,900
€ 28,900
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 200 CDI
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 200 CDI
BMW 318i
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7 %
General
Mercedes C 200 CDI
BMW 318i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 N46
OM 646.811
Engine Code
N46-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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
134 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
199 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI
BMW 318i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
25.91 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
36 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
631 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
631 mi
495 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
133.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 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
