The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 318i (07 - 08)
€ 36,100
€ 27,300
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 200 Compressor is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW 318i
56.9
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
56.9 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 Compressor
BMW 318i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.64 %
General
Mercedes C 200 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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 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 271.950
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
181 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW 318i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
18.33 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
30 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 318i
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
519 mi
Range
664 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
519 mi
664 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
149.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 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
















