The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 52,800

€ 34,400

€ 52,800
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 a little. The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is 3.8 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 1.8 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
1429
1811
2031
1447
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1429 mm
Height
1447 mm
2810
4624
2760
4586
4624 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
235 kg
13.58 %

General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 271.952


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
450 NM
250 NM
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
5.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5.16 kg/bhp
9.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
48 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
600 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
524 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
132.6 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data