The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 52,800
€ 53,600
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 400
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 400
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.9 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 400
F30
Generation
W205
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 400
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 400
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
600 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
144 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 400
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
