The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 320i Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 36,000

€ 38,500

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon is 3.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
185.1
110.6
182
185.1 in
Length
182 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.99 %

General
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
S205
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 274.910
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
127 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i Touring
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
155 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring
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26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
26.04 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
39 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
424 mi
Range
548 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
424 mi
548 mi
BMW 320i Touring
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
113.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
BMW 320i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft