The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 49,100
€ 35,900
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 300 e is 2.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 300 e
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
184.5 in
Length
182 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 318d
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
860 lb
20.59 %
General
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 318d
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 318d
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 274.920
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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13.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
13.22 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
124 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
1635 mi
Range
824 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1635 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
36 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
36 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
