The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 38,600
€ 29,500
€ 38,600
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 230 is 6.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the BMW 318d DPF.
Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d DPF
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 230
BMW 318d DPF
1560 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.53 %
General
Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d DPF
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d DPF
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW M47
M 272.921
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2496 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 318d DPF
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230
245 NM
280 NM
BMW 318d DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d DPF
145 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
▶ REPLAY
7.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
7.76 kg/bhp
12.54 kg/bhp
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 230
31 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
450 mi
Range
677 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d DPF
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
