The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 47,200
€ 28,900
€ 47,200
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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 318i
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 318i
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.57 %
General
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 318i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 318i
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N46
OM 651.921
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
228 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
553 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 318i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
16.58 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
65 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
60 mpg
city
21 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
863 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
863 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
74 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
74 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
