The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 43,500
 Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
108.7
180.6
180.3 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)

General

BMW M3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
S65-B40
Engine Code
OM 651.912
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW M3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
573 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data