The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 31,900
€ 30,800
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 160 is 2.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316i
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182
184.5 in
Length
182 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %
General
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316i
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N13
M 274.910
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
▶ REPLAY
24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.21 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
45 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
490 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
