Vehicle Comparison

Comparing 2 vehicles

Summary

The classic German executive sports saloon duel: BMW 330e vs Mercedes-Benz C 300 e.

Verdict

The Mercedes C 300 e dominates on electric range with its huge 25.4 kWh battery (116 km WLTP) and optional 55 kW DC charging. The BMW 330e offers sharper handling and rear-wheel-drive dynamics, but has a smaller 12 kWh battery with ~60 km range.

BMW 3 Series Sedan

2025 • Sedan

Adult Occupant

97%

Child Occupant

87%

Pedestrian

87%

Safety Assist

76%

5/5

Euro NCAP

2019

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2025 • Sedan

Adult Occupant

96%

Child Occupant

91%

Pedestrian

92%

Safety Assist

75%

5/5

Euro NCAP

2021

Detailed Comparison

Specification

BMW

3 Series Sedan

Mercedes-Benz

C-Class

Electric Range

101 km

102 km

Best Value

Fuel Consumption

1.7 L/100km

0.75 L/100km

Best Value

Battery Capacity

22.3 kWh

25.4 kWh

Best Value

Power

292 HP

381 HP

Best Value

Engine Displacement

2 L

CO₂ Emissions

38 g/km

17 g/km

Best Value

AC Charge Time

3.5h

Best Value

4.5h

DC Charge Time

—

20 min

Best Value

Trunk Volume

410 L

Best Value

315 L

Seats

Warranty

3 years

Best Value

3 years

Best Value

Euro NCAP Rating

5/5

Best Value

5/5

Electric Range

BMW 3 Series Sedan

101 km

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

102 km

Best Value

Fuel Consumption

BMW 3 Series Sedan

1.7 L/100km

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

0.75 L/100km

Best Value

Battery Capacity

BMW 3 Series Sedan

22.3 kWh

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

25.4 kWh

Best Value

Power

BMW 3 Series Sedan

292 HP

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

381 HP

Best Value

BMW 3 Series Sedan

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Warranty

BMW 3 Series Sedan

3 years

Best Value

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

3 years

Best Value

Euro NCAP Rating

BMW 3 Series Sedan

5/5

Best Value

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

5/5

🗺️EUROPEAN REAL-WORLD ROUTE BENCHMARKS

Germany 🇩🇪 & France 🇫🇷 Popular Routes Comparison

Visual side-by-side simulation across flat highway corridors and hilly Alpine passes—showing exact ICE transition kilometer, downhill regenerative recovery, and total trip energy cost.

Select Benchmark Route (Flat & Hilly):

🇩🇪

Munich → Garmisch-Partenkirchen

A95 / B2 • Bavyera Alpleri

Classic Bavarian Alps benchmark climbing from Munich (520m) over the 885m Eschenlohe crest before descending into Garmisch (708m). Tests uphill battery load, weight penalty, and downhill regen recovery.

Distance

90 km

Highway Pace

110 km/h

Ascent / Descent

+500m / -312m

Local Tariffs (DE)

⚡0.36€ • ⛽1.78€

⚡ #1

BMW 3 Series Sedan

🔋 19.5 kWh net (101 km WLTP)NMC🔥 PTC Heater

Open in Simulator💶 -0.53 € lower trip cost

Route Drive Mode Split (EV vs HEV)⚡→⛽ Petrol Engine Start:Km 58.4(Alt: 748m)

69% EV

31% HEV

Pure Electric (EV):61.7 km

Hybrid / Petrol (HEV):28.3 km

Electricity Used

15.6 kWh

25.3 kWh/100km

♻️Downhill Regen Bonus

+0.1 kWh

~+0.5 km EV bonus

Petrol Consumed

1.1 L

1.3 L/100km

💶Total Trip Energy Cost

7.58 €

⚡5.62€ + ⛽1.96€

🟣 #2

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

🔋 19.5 kWh net (102 km WLTP)NMC🔥 PTC Heater

Open in Simulator

Route Drive Mode Split (EV vs HEV)⚡→⛽ Petrol Engine Start:Km 58.1(Alt: 746m)

68% EV

32% HEV

Pure Electric (EV):61.5 km

Hybrid / Petrol (HEV):28.5 km

Electricity Used

15.6 kWh

25.4 kWh/100km

♻️Downhill Regen Bonus

+0.1 kWh

~+0.5 km EV bonus

Petrol Consumed

1.4 L

1.5 L/100km

💶Total Trip Energy Cost

8.11 €

⚡5.62€ + ⛽2.49€

⛰️Route Elevation Profile & Terrain Slope Telemetry

Altitude gains/descents, gravity potential energy, and regenerative battery recovery along the journey.

🎯BMW 3 Series SedanEV: 0–58.4 km (%20)HEV: 58.4–71.3 km♻️⚡Regen EV: Km 71.3+ (+3.3 km)Descent (Regenerative Charging)Climb (High Power Draw)

Total Ascent

+500 m

Max Incline: %4.2

Total Descent

-312 m

End Elevation: 708 m

🏔️Peak Elevation

885 m

@ Km 68

Regenerated Energy

+0.1 kWh⚡ Max +1.7 kW

~+0.5 km EV bonus⚡ Full Regen

Terrain Net Impact

+2 kWh

Ekstra yerçekimi tüketimi

🌦️

Dynamic Route Weather & Microclimate CorridorΔT 2.4°C

HVAC draw, air density (ρ), and BMS cold regen limits adapt dynamically to altitude and microclimate at every kilometer.

Munich🌡️ 16°C⛰️ 520m

→

Summit (Km 68)🌡️ 13.6°C⛰️ 885m

→

Garmisch-Partenkirchen🌡️ 14.8°C⛰️ 708m

👁️1-Click Show / Hide:

Open Route in Full Interactive Map Simulator

Explore live map polylines, custom speeds, and full telemetry

Munich → Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Strengths

Specs & verified owner feedback

BMW 3 Series Sedan4 highlights

Specification Strengths: AC Charge Time, Trunk Volume, Warranty, Euro NCAP Rating

Mercedes-Benz C-Class7 highlights

Specification Strengths: Electric Range, Fuel Consumption, Battery Capacity, Power, CO₂ Emissions, DC Charge Time, Warranty

Weaknesses

Trade-offs & chronic forum issues

BMW 3 Series Sedan6 drawbacks

Specification Drawbacks: Electric Range, Fuel Consumption, Battery Capacity, Power, CO₂ Emissions, DC Charge Time

Mercedes-Benz C-Class3 drawbacks

Specification Drawbacks: AC Charge Time, Trunk Volume, Euro NCAP Rating

PHEV Intelligence Verdict

Community & Road Test Verdict: Which One Should You Buy?

Real-world buying guidance based on owner forum telemetry, long-term feedback, and ownership costs.

Motorway Composure & Trusted Heritage

BMW 3 Series Sedan

Ideal Use Case: Frequent motorway road trips, composed chassis dynamics, and proven secondary market resale.

✓Maximized electric-only daily driving with generous usable battery capacity.
✓Decades of European parts logistics, immediate repair turnaround, and strong residual value.

Motorway Composure & Trusted Heritage

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Ideal Use Case: Frequent motorway road trips, composed chassis dynamics, and proven secondary market resale.

✓Maximized electric-only daily driving with generous usable battery capacity.
✓Rapid DC charging support for practical top-ups on road trips.
✓Decades of European parts logistics, immediate repair turnaround, and strong residual value.

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Bottom Line: If your priority is urban commuting with zero fuel burn and maximum luxury toys, the newer high-capacity PHEV excels; for frequent cross-country motorway tours and worry-free secondary market resale, established European chassis maturity takes the win.

Best Value

Highlighted cells indicate the best value in each category. Lower values are better for consumption and emissions. Higher values are better for range, power, and capacity.