The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 66,000
€ 35,900
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW M3 is 0.2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
57
71.5
78.9
57
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57 in
Height
57 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
180.6
180.3 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.24 %
General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
S65-B40
Engine Code
OM 646.811
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Performance
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 CDI
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
316 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
133.7 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
133.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
