2025 BMW 3 Series Sedan 318i vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 180
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
BMW 3 Series Sedan vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBMW 3 Series Sedan: AED 165,000Mercedes-Benz C-Class: AED 165,000Both are listed at the same price.
- PowerBMW 3 Series Sedan: 156 hpMercedes-Benz C-Class: 156 hpIdentical power output.
- TorqueBMW 3 Series Sedan: 250 NmMercedes-Benz C-Class: 250 NmIdentical torque.
- Fuel economyBMW 3 Series Sedan: 15.4 km/LMercedes-Benz C-Class: 17.2 km/LMercedes-Benz C-Class goes 1.8 km further per litre.
- LengthBMW 3 Series Sedan: 4713 mmMercedes-Benz C-Class: 4686 mmBMW 3 Series Sedan is 27 mm longer.
- SeatingBMW 3 Series Sedan: 5 SeaterMercedes-Benz C-Class: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceBMW 3 Series Sedan: 480 LMercedes-Benz C-Class: 481 LMercedes-Benz C-Class carries 1 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: BMW 3 Series Sedan or Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Both are listed at the same price. Identical power output. Mercedes-Benz C-Class goes 1.8 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
BMW
3 Series Sedan 318i
AED 165,000*
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class C 180
AED 165,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
2000
156
250
Petrol
4
1600
156
250
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4
Displacement (cc)
2000
1600
Power (hp)
156
156
Peak Torque (Nm)
250
250
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
8-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
59
15.4
41
17.2
Fuel Tank Size (L)
59
41
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
15.4
17.2
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
8.6
223
8.3
207
0 to 100 (s)
8.6
8.3
Top Speed (km/h)
223
207
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
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-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
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Battery Warranty
-
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Range (km)
-
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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4
4713
1827
1440
2851
1575
225/50 R17
225/50 R17
480
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-
4686
1810
1442
2840
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-
-
481
Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
4
-
Length (mm)
4713
4686
Width (mm)
1827
1810
Height (mm)
1440
1442
Wheelbase (mm)
2851
2840
Weight (kg)
1575
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Front Tyres
225/50 R17
-
Rear Tyres
225/50 R17
-
Cargo Space (L)
480
481
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
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Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist