The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)
€ 42,500
€ 34,900
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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. The Mercedes C 320 CDI is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 318d BluePerformance.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
57
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.65 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 642.960
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
595 mi
Range
824 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
141.9 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 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
