The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 38,600
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 29,500
 BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 318d DPF
€ 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 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 318d DPF.
Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d DPF
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d DPF
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.52 %
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)

General

Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d DPF
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d DPF
V6 gasoline 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
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d DPF
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d DPF

▶ REPLAY
17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
BMW 318d DPF
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