The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 33,400
 BMW 318i (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 42,500
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 slightly. The Mercedes C 320 CDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318i
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.23 %
BMW 318i (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318i
W204
Generation
F30
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-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B38
OM 642.960
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
162 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
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
731 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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data