The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19) vs. BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 32,500
€ 41,100
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 160 is 2.4 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
Mercedes C 160
BMW 328i
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.5
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.8 in
Height
56.5 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 328i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.18 %
General
Mercedes C 160
BMW 328i
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
BMW 328i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 274.910
Engine Code
N20-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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i
Performance
Mercedes C 160
BMW 328i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 328i
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
447 mi
Range
548 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
548 mi
BMW 328i
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
