The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 48,300

€ 29,500

€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 318d DPF.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d DPF
56.9
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
56.9 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d DPF
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.73 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d DPF
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M47
OM 642.834
Engine Code
M47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d DPF
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
14.4 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
621 mi
Range
677 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d DPF
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
121.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 318d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data