The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,200
€ 28,900
€ 36,200
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 230 is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 230
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 230
BMW 318i
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.86 %
General
Mercedes C 230
BMW 318i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
BMW 318i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N46
M 272.921
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 230
BMW 318i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
450 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
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).
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 230
172.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
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
