The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 42,500
€ 28,900
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
69.7
79.1
55.9
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
108.7
180.6
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
3230 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.82 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 N46
OM 642.960
Engine Code
N46-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
595 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
495 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 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)
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