The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 31,900
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes C 160
€ 40,000
 BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320i
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 320i.
Mercedes C 160
BMW 320i
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
71.3
79.5
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
184.5 in
Length
185.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 160
BMW 320i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.13 %
BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 160
BMW 320i
W205
Generation
G20
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 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 274.910
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

Mercedes C 160
BMW 320i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

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24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.21 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 160
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 160
45 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
667 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
667 mi
BMW 320i
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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 160
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data