The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
€ 28,800
€ 31,900
€ 28,800
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 slightly. The BMW 320i is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160.
BMW 320i
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 320i
Mercedes C 160
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 320i
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320i
148 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 320i
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 160
137 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 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
BMW 320i
20.78 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 320i
32 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes C 160
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
529 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 320i
529 mi
490 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 320i
140.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
