The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)
€ 28,900
€ 33,000
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 318i is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 160
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
178
111.8
184.5
178 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 160
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
General
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 160
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N46-B20
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 160
128 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
BMW 318i
25.43 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
495 mi
Range
447 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
108 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
