The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)
€ 60,200
€ 37,100
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 43 AMG is 2.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 318d BluePerformance
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182
184.5 in
Length
182 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 318d BluePerformance
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.95 %
General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 318d BluePerformance
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 318d BluePerformance
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 276.823
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 318d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
526 mi
Range
824 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 318d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
