The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 41,100
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 52,800
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) BMW ActiveHybrid 3
€ 41,100
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.8 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1444
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
1770
2008
1429
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
1811
2031
1770 mm
Width
1811 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1444 mm
Height
1429 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
2760
4586
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
2810
4624
4586 mm
Length
4624 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2185 kg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
6.65 %
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
W204
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N55
OM 651.911
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 bhp
335 bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
500 NM
450 NM
BMW ActiveHybrid 3

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

97 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

74 m
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3

 REPLAY
8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
8.03 kg/bhp
5.16 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
50 mpg
48 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
655 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
390 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data