The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 318i (07 - 08)
€ 60,200
€ 27,300
€ 60,200
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 43 AMG is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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 43 AMG
BMW 318i
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.08 %
General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 318i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 318i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 318i
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
526 mi
Range
664 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
664 mi
BMW 318i
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
