The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 35,300
€ 41,200
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325i
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 325i
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.79 %
General
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325i
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 264.915
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 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 325i
155 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
25.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25.61 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
411 mi
Range
477 mi
Mercedes C 160
411 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 160
117.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
