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 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
56.3
71.3
80
56.6
70.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.6 in
110.6
182
108.9
186.1
182 in
Length
186.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
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
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
44 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
