The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 41,100

€ 52,800

€ 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
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
6.65 %

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
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
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
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
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).
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