The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 52,800

€ 77,100

€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is 10.2 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
1429
1811
2031
1438
1795
2008
1811 mm
Width
1795 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1429 mm
Height
1438 mm
2810
4624
2765
4726
4624 mm
Length
4726 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2765 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2170 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
F30
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 156.985


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
6208 CC
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
480 bhp
at 6800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 bhp
480 bhp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 5000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
450 NM
600 NM
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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5.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.6 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5.16 kg/bhp
3.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
48 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
53 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
31 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
600 mi
Range
306 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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).
253.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data