The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 35,600

€ 34,400

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.67 %

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
M 271.952
Engine Code
M 274.910


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
127 hp
C 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 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
139 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

C 160
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.74 lb/hp
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
24.74 lb/hp
C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 160
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
40 mpg
C 160
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
573 mi
Range
432 mi
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
432 mi
C 160
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
111.8 kWh
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 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










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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