The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 43,900

€ 29,500

€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 d is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 220 d
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 d
BMW 318i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.4 %

General
Mercedes C 220 d
BMW 318i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 d
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 d
168 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d
295 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 220 d
BMW 318i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
21.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
21.46 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 d
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
51 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
554 mi
Range
611 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
554 mi
611 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
94.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 d
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