The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19) vs. BMW 316d (15 - 15)
€ 32,500

€ 31,900

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 316d
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 316d
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.67 %

General
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316d
W205
Generation
F30
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 316d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 316d
32 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
447 mi
Range
908 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
908 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
108 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data