The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 44,300
€ 39,400
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 250 d is 2.1 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 318d
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182.4
184.5 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 318d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.38 %
General
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 318d
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 d
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 651.921
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 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
201 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 318d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
17.49 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
55 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 318d
44 mpg
city
49 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
723 mi
Range
885 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
723 mi
885 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
