The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
€ 33,100
€ 31,900
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the C 160.
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 160
57
69.7
79.1
56.8
71.3
79.5
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
180.6
111.8
184.5
180.6 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 160
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
General
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 160
W204
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
M 274.910
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
127 hp
C 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
C 160
Performance
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 160
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
C 160
▶ REPLAY
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.05 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 160
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
45 mpg
C 160
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
632 mi
Range
490 mi
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
490 mi
C 160
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
98.5 kWh
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
109.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
C 160
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
