The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. BMW 318i (07 - 08)
€ 47,200
€ 27,300
€ 47,200
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 350 CDI is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 350 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 350 CDI
BMW 318i
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
18.48 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 318i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 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 642.961
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 350 CDI
221 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
17.56 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
31 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 318i
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
533 mi
Range
664 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
533 mi
664 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
158.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 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



















