The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 42,500
€ 52,800
€ 42,500
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 320 CDI is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
57
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 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 320 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.73 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N55
OM 642.960
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
595 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
141.9 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 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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
