2007 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2007 BMW 318 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz B were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,032 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz B.
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, both vehicles can yield 280 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz B | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 318 | B |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 56 L |