BMW ActiveHybrid 3 vs Mercedes-Benz C400
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2015 Mercedes-Benz C400
Overview
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 3 | Mercedes-Benz C400C 400 Sport 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ActiveHybrid 3 | C 400 Sport 4MATIC |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2015 | 2015 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 3 | Mercedes-Benz C400C 400 Sport 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50,150 | $48,590 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 3 | Mercedes-Benz C400C 400 Sport 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| City MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG (best) | 29 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15 gal | 18 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 3 | Mercedes-Benz C400C 400 Sport 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 335 hp (best) | 329 hp |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 3 | Mercedes-Benz C400C 400 Sport 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 10 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 900 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,825 lbs | 3,693 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 111.8 in (best) |
| Length | 182.2 in | 184.5 in (best) |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.8 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 3 | Mercedes-Benz C400C 400 Sport 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 8 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | Mercedes-Benz C400 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ActiveHybrid 3 $50,150 MSRP(Currently comparing) | C 400 Sport 4MATIC $48,590 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 vs Mercedes-Benz C400 FAQ
- Which is better: 2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 or 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 or 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 starts lower at $48,590.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 or 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400?
- The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (48,590).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 or 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400?
- The 2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).
- Which has better horsepower: 2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 or 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400?
- The 2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 leads on horsepower in this comparison (335).