The Comparative Analysis :

BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)

€ 52,800
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) BMW ActiveHybrid 3
€ 36,400
 Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
71.3
80
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
110.6
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.66 %
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)

General

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data