2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C and 2006 BMW 318 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 295 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | 2006 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | C | 318 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
