The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 52,800
€ 48,500
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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 350.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 350
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 350
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.46 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 350
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 350
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 272.971
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
44 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
600 mi
Range
410 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
410 mi
Mercedes C 350
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).
189.4 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 350
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
