The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 52,800
€ 44,900
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 320 CDI
56.3
71.3
80
57
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57 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 320 CDI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.73 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 320 CDI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
600 mi
Range
562 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 320 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).
150.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
