BMW ActiveHybrid 3 vs Mercedes-Benz E250
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Mercedes-Benz E250
Overview
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 3 | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ActiveHybrid 3 | E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | diesel fuel |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | hybrid | diesel |
| Model year | 2015 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 3 | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50,150 (best) | $52,650 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 3 | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG | 33 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 25 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG | 42 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 15 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 3 | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 335 hp (best) | 195 hp |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 2.1 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 3 | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 10 cu ft | 12.9 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 900 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,825 lbs (best) | 4,167 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 113.2 in (best) |
| Length | 182.2 in | 192.1 in (best) |
| Width | 71.3 in | 73 in (best) |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 3 | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 E250 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ActiveHybrid 3 $50,150 MSRP(Currently comparing) | E 250 Luxury BlueTEC $52,650 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | E 250 Sport BlueTEC $52,650 MSRP |
| 3 | — | E 250 Luxury BlueTEC 4MATIC $55,150 MSRP |
| 4 | — | E 250 Sport BlueTEC 4MATIC $55,150 MSRP |