The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)
€ 52,800
€ 33,000
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is 6.2 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 160.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 160
1429
1811
2031
1442
1810
2020
1811 mm
Width
1810 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1429 mm
Height
1442 mm
2810
4624
2840
4686
4624 mm
Length
4686 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 160
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
290 kg
16.76 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 160
F30
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 160
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 bhp
127 bhp
Mercedes C 160
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1200 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
450 NM
210 NM
Mercedes C 160
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
5.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5.16 kg/bhp
11.34 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
48 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes C 160
53 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
600 mi
Range
447 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
108 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
455 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
