The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 46,100
€ 53,600
€ 46,100
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. The Mercedes C 350 is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Mercedes C 350
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 350
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.95 %
General
Mercedes C 350
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 272.961
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Mercedes C 350
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
155 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 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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13.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
13.24 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 350
24 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
17 mpg
city
43 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
423 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes C 350
423 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
183.8 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 350
183.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350
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
