The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 38,900
€ 35,600
€ 38,900
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.7 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 250 CGI 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318i
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.33 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318i
W204
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW B38
M 271.860
Engine Code
B38-B15

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
201 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 318i
310 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
310 NM
220 NM
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
7.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.19 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
7.49 kg/bhp
11.19 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 318i
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
509 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
509 mi
746 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
136.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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