The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 38,900

€ 39,800

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.5
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
108.7
180.6
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.47 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 651.911
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
46 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
719 mi
Range
787 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
719 mi
787 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data