The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. BMW 318i (07 - 08)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 27,300
 BMW 318i (07 - 08) BMW 318i
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 320 CDI is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318i
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 318i (07 - 08)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.58 %
BMW 318i (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N43
OM 642.960
Engine Code
N43-B20
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 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 318i
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
664 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
664 mi
BMW 318i
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data