The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 36,100
€ 52,800
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 200 Compressor is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13 %
General
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 271.950
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
181 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
18.33 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
30 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
519 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
519 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
149.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
