The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 28,900
 BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 318i
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 280 is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 280
BMW 318i
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
BMW 318i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.4 %
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Mercedes C 280
BMW 318i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
BMW 318i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N46
M 272.948
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i

Performance

Mercedes C 280
BMW 318i
151 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data