The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 47,300
€ 53,600
€ 47,300
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 h is 2.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 300 h
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 h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.87 %
General
Mercedes C 300 h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N55
OM 651.921
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 300 h
228 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes C 300 h
553 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Mercedes C 300 h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 h
16.58 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 300 h
65 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
60 mpg
city
43 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
863 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes C 300 h
863 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
74 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 h
74 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
