The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 43,500

€ 35,600

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.7 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318i
1444
1770
2008
1429
1811
2031
1770 mm
Width
1811 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1444 mm
Height
1429 mm
2760
4586
2810
4633
4586 mm
Length
4633 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318i
1675 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2180 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
10.45 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318i
W204
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B38
OM 651.912
Engine Code
B38-B15

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 318i
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
500 NM
220 NM
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
8.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.19 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
8.33 kg/bhp
11.19 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 318i
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
573 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
746 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
131.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data