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2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Hybrid vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan

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What is the main difference between 3 Series Sedan Hybrid and C-Class Sedan?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the powertrain, market segment, starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, the 2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Hybrid has a more powerful engine than the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan, but it gets 2.5 more miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, there is a $4,600 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 3 Series Sedan Hybrid has a higher starting price than the 2017 C-Class Sedan. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$44,100
$39,500
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo + Electric Motor
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
248 hp
241 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
5.9 sec
6.0 sec
City MPG
City MPG
66 MPGe
24 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
78 MPGe
34 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
71 MPGe
28 MPG
Width
Width
80.0 in
79.5 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.3 in
71.3 in
Length
Length
182.8 in
184.5 in
Height
Height
56.3 in
56.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.6 in
111.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
90.5 ft2
91.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.3 in
37.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
41.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
54.8 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.7 in
37.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.1 in
35.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
51.7 in

Costs

2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Hybrid

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,300
$2,500 - $2,600
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$209 (2017 BMW 3 Series 330e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid)
$309 (2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 Sedan)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$12,823
$17,623 - $17,723
2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Hybrid vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan - Front Left Comparison2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Hybrid vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan - Front Left Comparison
2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Hybrid vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan - Rear Right Comparison2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Hybrid vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan - Rear Right Comparison
2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Hybrid vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan - Dashboard Comparison2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Hybrid vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan - Dashboard Comparison
2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Hybrid vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan - Side Comparison2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Hybrid vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan - Side Comparison
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