The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 49,100
€ 33,400
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 300 e is 2.1 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 318i
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 300 e
BMW 318i
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
926 lb
22.16 %
General
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 318i
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 318i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW B38
M 274.920
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
13.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
13.22 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
124 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1635 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1635 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
36 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
