The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 36,300
 BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15) BMW 318d
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 230 is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15)
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15)
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.59 %
BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 272.921
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
BMW 318d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
754 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
754 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data