The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. BMW 316d (09 - 11)
€ 31,900
€ 29,800
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 160 is 6.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 316d.
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316d
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178.4
184.5 in
Length
178.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.41 %
General
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316d
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 274.910
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
▶ REPLAY
24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.21 lb/hp
28.53 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 160
45 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 316d
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
490 mi
Range
843 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
843 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
