The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318d (19 - ..)
€ 31,900
€ 37,900
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes C 160 is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
Mercedes C 160
BMW 318d
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.5
71.9
81.4
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.8 in
Height
56.5 in
111.8
184.5
112.2
185.4
184.5 in
Length
185.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
BMW 318d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.24 %
General
Mercedes C 160
BMW 318d
W205
Generation
G20
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 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 274.910
Engine Code
B47-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
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Mercedes C 160
BMW 318d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
▶ REPLAY
24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.21 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 160
45 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
490 mi
Range
578 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
578 mi
BMW 318d
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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