The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
€ 38,600
€ 31,900
€ 38,600
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 325i is 15.5 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the Mercedes C 160.
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 160
1421
1817
1989
1442
1810
2020
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1421 mm
Height
1442 mm
2760
4531
2840
4686
4531 mm
Length
4686 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 160
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.12 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 160
E90
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 160
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 bhp
127 bhp
Mercedes C 160
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1200 rpm
BMW 325i
270 NM
210 NM
Mercedes C 160
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 160
154 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
7.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
7.14 kg/bhp
10.98 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
54 mpg
BMW 325i
38 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes C 160
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
529 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 325i
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 325i
140.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
