The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
€ 33,400
€ 31,900
€ 33,400
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 318i is 2.1 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 318i
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
182.4
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 160
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.41 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 160
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 160
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
B38-B15
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 160
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.27 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 318i
46 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes C 160
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
731 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
490 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 318i
96.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
