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

2018 BMW 4-Series

2018 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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Gran Coupe 430i

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

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Sedan C 300

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,770

$37,433

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,300

$40,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$722 / month

$671 / 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 4-Series is an above-average coupe or convertible with sharp road manners and confident powertrains. The bad news? The 4-Series has personality like business casual.

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

Handsome shape
Compelling base engine
Responsive automatic transmission

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

TCC Dislikes

Staid exterior style
Baffling tech packages (and prices)
Convertible is an $8,000 option

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

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

40.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

33.7

35.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

37.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.8

61.5

Length, Overall (in)

182.5

184.5

Height, Overall (in)

54.6

56.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

60.9

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

71.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

45.9

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.6

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

35.3

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P225/50HR17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P225/50HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3610

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

900

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

150

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5200

241 @ 5550

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

273 @ 1300

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

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

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

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

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 4 Series

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

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

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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