The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
€ 44,300

€ 31,900

€ 44,300
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 the C 250 d and the C 160 are absolutely identical. Both are 184.5 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 56.8 inches tall.
C 250 d
C 160
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.8 in
Height
56.8 in
111.8
184.5
111.8
184.5
184.5 in
Length
184.5 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
C 250 d
C 160
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.54 %

General
C 250 d
C 160
W205
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 250 d
C 160
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
OM 651.921
Engine Code
M 274.910


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
C 250 d
201 hp
127 hp
C 160
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
C 250 d
369 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
C 160
Performance
C 250 d
C 160
153 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

C 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

C 160
▶ REPLAY
17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
C 250 d
17.49 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 250 d
C 160
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
C 250 d
55 mpg
45 mpg
C 160
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
723 mi
Range
490 mi
C 250 d
723 mi
490 mi
C 160
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
98.5 kWh
C 250 d
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
C 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 250 d
C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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