The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 38,800
€ 52,800
€ 38,800
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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC is 2.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182
184.5 in
Length
182 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.41 %
General
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N55
OM 651.921
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
168 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
20.34 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
59 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
49 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
637 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
637 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 220 BlueTEC
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
