The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 52,800

€ 38,900

€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
71.3
80
56.9
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
110.6
182
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
13 %

General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 271.860


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
600 mi
Range
509 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
509 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 250 CGI 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