2018 BMW 4-Series vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2018 BMW 4-Series

2018 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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430i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4 Series 430i Convertible	24	34	$48,535	$51,650
4 Series 430i Coupe	24	34	$40,955	$43,500
4 Series 430i Gran Coupe	24	34	$40,770	$43,300
4 Series 430i xDrive Convertible	22	32	$50,395	$53,650
4 Series 430i xDrive Coupe	23	33	$42,815	$45,500
4 Series 430i xDrive Gran Coupe	23	33	$42,630	$45,300
4 Series 440i Convertible	21	29	$55,090	$58,700
4 Series 440i Coupe	21	32	$46,905	$49,900
4 Series 440i Gran Coupe	21	32	$46,720	$49,700
4 Series 440i xDrive Convertible	20	29	$56,950	$60,700
4 Series 440i xDrive Coupe	21	31	$48,765	$51,900
4 Series 440i xDrive Gran Coupe	21	31	$48,580	$51,700
M4 Convertible	17	25	$72,295	$77,200
M4 Coupe	17	25	$64,390	$68,700

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	19	26	$56,544	$60,800
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	20	27	$51,987	$55,900
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	20	27	$49,662	$53,400
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	22	$68,355	$73,500
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	23	$62,775	$67,500
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	22	$75,795	$81,500
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	23	$70,215	$75,500
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	18	24	$68,541	$73,700
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	18	24	$61,473	$66,100
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	22	29	$49,476	$53,200
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	22	30	$42,036	$45,200
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	23	32	$39,293	$42,250
C-Class C 300 Convertible	22	29	$47,616	$51,200
C-Class C 300 Coupe	22	30	$40,176	$43,200
C-Class C 300 Sedan	24	33	$37,433	$40,250
C-Class C 350e Sedan	N/A	N/A	$44,547	$47,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$48,535

$56,544

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$51,650

$60,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$861 / month

$1013 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 BMW M4 lives up to its heritage as an entertaining performance car, both on the track and your favorite twisty road.

Very expensive and still not very large, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class nonetheless leads its luxury niche with fabulous style and fantastic power and grip.

TCC Likes

Impressive performance
Rides well
Balanced chassis

Coupe, convertible, or sedan
A great-looking family
Powertrains range from great to GREAT

TCC Dislikes

…but less practical
Cramped rear seat
Heavy convertible

Automatic-only
From $$ to $$$$
Tight rear seats

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.8

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

38.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

35.6

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

182.6

184.9

Height, Overall (in)

54.5

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

60.8

62.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

7.8

8.8

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

36.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

STDTR

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

STDTR

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3995

4145

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

900

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

180

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

384 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5200

362 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TB

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.25

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 4 Series

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Convertible

4MATIC Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.6

8.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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