The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 52,800
€ 44,200
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
56.3
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.81 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
600 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
954 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
