The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19) vs. BMW 330i (08 - 11)
€ 33,000
€ 40,700
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 330i.
Mercedes C 160
BMW 330i
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
178.4
184.5 in
Length
178.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
BMW 330i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.11 %
General
Mercedes C 160
BMW 330i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
BMW 330i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 274.910
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
268 hp
BMW 330i
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
Mercedes C 160
BMW 330i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
12.75 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 330i
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
447 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
529 mi
BMW 330i
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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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