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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Mercedes C 230
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 230
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.99 %
General
Mercedes C 230
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 272.921
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
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
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
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
