The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
€ 42,000
€ 31,900
€ 42,000
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 330xi is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160.
BMW 330xi
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
111.8
184.5
178 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 160
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
16.46 %
General
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 160
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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 330xi
Mercedes C 160
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N52-B30
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330xi
254 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 330xi
221 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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14.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
14.5 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 330xi
23 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes C 160
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
388 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 330xi
388 mi
490 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 330xi
191.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi
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
