The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
€ 34,400
€ 37,200
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 325xi.
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.77 %
General
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325xi
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325xi
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
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325xi
133 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
▶ REPLAY
24.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.74 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 160
40 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
432 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes C 160
432 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 160
111.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325xi
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
