2002 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (202 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 15 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 2002 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 318 | C |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 68.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |