The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. BMW 318i Touring (08 - 12)
€ 48,500
€ 30,700
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon is 6.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 318i Touring.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.4 in
Height
55.8 in
111.8
185.1
108.7
178.2
185.1 in
Length
178.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.25 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
S205
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N43
M 274.920
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
268 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Touring
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
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14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
14.27 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
35 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
612 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
612 mi
621 mi
BMW 318i Touring
Environmental Impact
127 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
127 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BMW 318i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft











