The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)
€ 43,900
€ 33,000
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 330d is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160.
BMW 330d
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 330d
Mercedes C 160
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.39 %
General
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 160
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 160
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 274.910


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330d
242 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 330d
384 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
14.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
BMW 330d
14.81 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 330d
38 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
611 mi
Range
447 mi
BMW 330d
611 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
108 kWh
BMW 330d
127.6 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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