The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19)
€ 46,700
€ 32,500
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 340i is 2.1 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 340i
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
182.4
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 340i
Mercedes C 160
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.29 %
General
BMW 340i
Mercedes C 160
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 340i
Mercedes C 160
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
BMW 340i
Mercedes C 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
BMW 340i
10.99 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 340i
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 340i
32 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
504 mi
Range
447 mi
BMW 340i
504 mi
447 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).
108 kWh
BMW 340i
140.2 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 340i
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
