The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 38,200
€ 28,900
€ 38,200
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 220 CDI is 6.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 318i
1444
1770
2008
1421
1817
1989
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1444 mm
Height
1421 mm
2760
4586
2760
4520
4586 mm
Length
4520 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 318i
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.72 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 318i
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol 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
2148 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 bhp
127 bhp
BMW 318i
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
400 NM
180 NM
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 318i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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9.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
9.55 kg/bhp
11.54 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
42 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
612 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
137.9 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 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
