The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 318i (07 - 08)
€ 38,800
€ 27,300
€ 38,800
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 220 BlueTEC is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW 318i
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.43 %
General
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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 220 BlueTEC
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N43
OM 651.921
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
168 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW 318i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
20.34 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
59 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 318i
49 mpg
city
30 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
637 mi
Range
664 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
637 mi
664 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 220 BlueTEC
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
