The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
€ 41,200
€ 31,900
€ 41,200
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 6.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160.
BMW 325i
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
178.4
111.8
184.5
178.4 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 160
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.68 %
General
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 160
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 160
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 160
150 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes C 160
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
477 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
490 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
155.3 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
155.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
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
