The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 52,800
€ 49,700
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘ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 3.8 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
1429
1811
2031
1448
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1429 mm
Height
1448 mm
2810
4624
2760
4586
4624 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.47 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 6500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
450 NM
370 NM
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
5.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.53 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5.16 kg/bhp
5.53 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
48 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
600 mi
Range
554 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 350 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
