The Comparative Analysis :

BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 53,600
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW ActiveHybrid 3
€ 60,200
 Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200

ⓘ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 6.2 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 43 AMG
1429
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
1811
2031
1442
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
1810
2020
1811 mm
Width
1810 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1429 mm
Height
1442 mm
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
2810
4624
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
2840
4686
4624 mm
Length
4686 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 43 AMG
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1690 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2225 kg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.31 %
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 43 AMG
F30
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 43 AMG
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 petrol 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
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 bhp
362 bhp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
520 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
450 NM
520 NM
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Performance

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 43 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

74 m
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3

62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

▶ REPLAY
5.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.67 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5.16 kg/bhp
4.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
48 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
526 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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).
147.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data