The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19) vs. BMW 325d (15 - 16)
€ 33,000
€ 41,100
€ 33,000
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 2.1 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325d
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
182.4
184.5 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325d
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.11 %
General
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325d
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 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 274.910
Engine Code
N47-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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
15.89 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 325d
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
447 mi
Range
723 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
723 mi
BMW 325d
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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