2000 BMW 318 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2000 BMW 318 and 2000 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 175 kg more than 2000 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (315 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318. 2000 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 318 | C |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 69 L |
