The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 36,100
 Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 200 Compressor
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100

ⓘ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. The BMW M3 is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 200 Compressor.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
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 Compressor
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.42 %
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)

General

BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
S65-B40
Engine Code
M 271.950
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Compressor

Performance

BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor

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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
519 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
519 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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