The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 330i (05 - 07)
€ 34,400
€ 38,300
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘ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 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
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
BMW 330i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.54 %
General
Mercedes C 160
BMW 330i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic 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 N52
M 274.910
Engine Code
N52-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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
254 hp
BMW 330i
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
Mercedes C 160
BMW 330i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
▶ REPLAY
24.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.74 lb/hp
13.24 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 160
40 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 330i
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
432 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes C 160
432 mi
450 mi
BMW 330i
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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes C 160
111.8 kWh
164.8 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
BMW 330i
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
