The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 52,800
€ 38,200
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 1.5 cm lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 220 CDI
1429
1811
2031
1444
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1429 mm
Height
1444 mm
2810
4624
2760
4586
4624 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 220 CDI
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.23 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 220 CDI
F30
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 220 CDI
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 646.811
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2148 CC
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
450 NM
400 NM
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 220 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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5.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5.16 kg/bhp
9.55 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
48 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
600 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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).
137.9 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
