The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 40,000
€ 35,000
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 320i is 5.3 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 160.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 160
1429
1811
2031
1442
1810
2020
1811 mm
Width
1810 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1429 mm
Height
1442 mm
2810
4633
2840
4686
4633 mm
Length
4686 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 160
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.26 %
General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 160
F30
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
B48-B20
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 bhp
127 bhp
Mercedes C 160
270 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1200 rpm
BMW 320i
270 NM
210 NM
Mercedes C 160
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 160
146 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
8.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.5 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.43 kg/bhp
11.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 320i
53 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
703 mi
Range
411 mi
BMW 320i
703 mi
411 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 320i
100.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
455 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
