The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 31,900
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes C 160
€ 40,000
 BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 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

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 325d.
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325d
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
71.3
79.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
184.5 in
Length
178.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 160
BMW 325d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.35 %
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 160
BMW 325d
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 160
BMW 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 274.910
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Mercedes C 160
BMW 325d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

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24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.21 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 160
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 160
45 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 160
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data