The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)
€ 53,600
![BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_3er_F30.png)
€ 33,700
![Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_C_W204.webp)
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
![BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_3er_F30.png)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13 %
![Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_C_W204.png)
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 646.812
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
600 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
719 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data