Compare BMW 3 Series Sedan vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Plug-in Hybrid

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 25 MPG

Hwy: 34 MPG

Fuel Economy

N/A

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.6 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 gallons

Range

N/A

Range

10 miles

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

17 ft³

Trunk Volume

11.8 ft³

2023-2024 BMW 3 Series Sedan Rear Angle View

2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Plug-in Hybrid Rear Angle View

2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Plug-in Hybrid Front Seats

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

275 hp @ 5550 rpm

Torque

295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

443 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

7-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,582 lbs

3,924 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

29 MPG

30 MPG

City

25 MPG

N/A

Highway

34 MPG

N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.1 Tons/yr

N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.6 gallons

13.2 gallons

Cruising Range City

390 miles

N/A

Cruising Range Highway

530.4 miles

N/A

Battery Range & Charge Times

Range

N/A

10 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

185.7 in

184.5 in

Height

56.8 in

Max Width

71.9 in

72.1 in

Front Width

62.3 in

61.5 in

Rear Width

62.9 in

60.4 in

Wheelbase

112.2 in

111.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

42 in

41.7 in

Front Seat Headroom

38.7 in

40.9 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

56 in

55.3 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

35.2 in

Rear Seat Headroom

37.6 in

37.1 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

54.6 in

55 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

17 ft³

11.8 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

37.4 ft

36.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18" x 7.5"

Rear Wheel Size

18" x 7.5"

18" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P225/45HR18

Rear Tire

P225/45HR18

P245/40HR18

Standard Exterior Colors

Alpine White
Jet Black

Black
Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

Black Sapphire Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic, Priority 1
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1

Brilliant Blue Metallic
Diamond Silver Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Canberra Beige, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Cognac, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Tacora Red, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery

Black, Leather Upholstery
Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
Crystal Grey/Black, Leather Upholstery
Crystal Grey/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
Silk Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery
Silk Beige/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

Black w/Blue Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Mocha, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Oyster, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Tacora Red, Vernasca Leather Upholstery

N/A

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Optional

Premium Sound System

Optional

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Optional

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Not Available

Leather Seats

Optional

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Navigation System

Standard

Optional

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Not Available

Optional

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Automatic Parking

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Optional

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Optional

Remote Engine Start

Optional

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Optional

Seat Memory

Standard

Optional

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Rear A/C

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Optional

Not Available

Rear Parking Aid

Optional

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Lane Departure Warning

Optional

Lane Keeping Assist

Optional

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Side Crash Rating

Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Maintenance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Compare BMW 3 Series Sedan vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Plug-in Hybrid

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Battery Range & Charge Times

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary