2015 head-to-head · Compact Car
2015 BMW 3 Series Hybrid vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic · 28 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2015 BMW 3 Series Hybrid (28 MPG) costs about $2,116 a year to fuel and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (28 MPG) about $2,116.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- BMW 3 Series Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Side by side
| BMW 3 Series Hybrid | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,116 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,116 |
| 28 MPG | Combined efficiency | 28 MPG |
| 25 MPG | City | 25 MPG |
| 32 MPG | Highway | 33 MPG |
| 96 cu ft | Passenger volume | 90 cu ft |
| 10 cu ft | Cargo volume | 13 cu ft |
| 318 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 318 g/mi |
| 7/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 7/10 |
| Hybrid | Powertrain | Gas |
| Premium gasoline | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| 8-speed automatic | Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| RWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
BMW 3 Series Hybrid vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class across model years
- BMW 3 Series Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the BMW 3 Series Hybrid has more passenger space (96 vs. 90 cu ft); the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has more cargo space (13 vs. 10 cu ft).
Among 52 2015 compact cars, the BMW 3 Series Hybrid ranks 39th and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 40th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the BMW 3 Series Hybrid is a full hybrid, while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a conventional gas model.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 BMW 3 Series Hybrid vs. the Mercedes-Benz C-Class per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, about $2,116 for the BMW 3 Series Hybrid and $2,116 for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Which has more cargo space?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class, with 13 cu ft of luggage volume versus 10 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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