The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 53,800
€ 29,500
€ 53,800
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 400 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 400
BMW 318i
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400
BMW 318i
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.54 %
General
Mercedes C 400
BMW 318i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400
BMW 318i
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N43
M 276.823
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 400
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
11.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.26 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 400
29 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
513 mi
Range
611 mi
Mercedes C 400
513 mi
611 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
151.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
