2003 BMW 318 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (156 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 318.
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, 2003 BMW 318 (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 318 | C |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |