The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
€ 33,800
€ 31,900
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 318d is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 160
56.3
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 160
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
General
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 160
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 160
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.22 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 318d
55 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes C 160
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
824 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 318d
824 mi
490 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.5 kWh
BMW 318d
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
