The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
€ 47,200
€ 31,900
€ 47,200
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 350 CDI is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the C 160.
C 350 CDI
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 350 CDI
C 160
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
805 lb
20.75 %
General
C 350 CDI
C 160
W204
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 350 CDI
C 160
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
OM 642.961
Engine Code
M 274.910


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
C 350 CDI
221 hp
127 hp
C 160
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
C 160
Performance
C 350 CDI
C 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
C 160
▶ REPLAY
17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
C 350 CDI
17.56 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 350 CDI
C 160
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
C 350 CDI
31 mpg
45 mpg
C 160
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
38 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
533 mi
Range
490 mi
C 350 CDI
533 mi
490 mi
C 160
Environmental Impact
158.4 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 350 CDI
158.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
C 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 350 CDI
C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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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