The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 48,500
€ 53,600
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 300 d is 2.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 300 d
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 300 d
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %
General
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
BMW N55
OM 654.920
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
242 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
15.53 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
43 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
463 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
463 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 300 d
113.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
