The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,900
€ 36,100
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325i
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
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.24 %
General
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 274.910
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.21 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 160
45 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325i
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
490 mi
Range
435 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
435 mi
BMW 325i
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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325i
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
