The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 36,200
€ 52,800
€ 36,200
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 230 is 3.8 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Mercedes C 230
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1444
1770
2008
1429
1811
2031
1770 mm
Width
1811 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1444 mm
Height
1429 mm
2760
4586
2810
4624
4586 mm
Length
4624 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
190 kg
10.98 %
General
Mercedes C 230
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
W204
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 272.921
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2496 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 bhp
335 bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes C 230
245 NM
450 NM
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Mercedes C 230
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
▶ REPLAY
7.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
7.66 kg/bhp
5.16 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 230
31 mpg
48 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
450 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 230
172.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
390 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
