The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 39,700
€ 34,400
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 325d is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 325d
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 325d
Mercedes C 160
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.08 %
General
BMW 325d
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 160
152 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
15.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.74 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.89 lb/hp
24.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 325d
48 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
723 mi
Range
432 mi
BMW 325d
723 mi
432 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 325d
100.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
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










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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