The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. BMW 318i Touring Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 45,300
€ 37,300
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 318i Touring.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
182.4
181.1 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.8 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
19.03 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
36 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
556 mi
Range
703 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
556 mi
703 mi
BMW 318i Touring
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
135.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft















