The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 52,800
€ 44,800
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 300
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 300
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.14 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 300
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 300
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
600 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 300
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
