The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 66,000
€ 42,500
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 0.6 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1447
1817
2005
1448
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1447 mm
Height
1448 mm
2761
4580
2760
4586
4580 mm
Length
4586 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1680 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.18 %
General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 320 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mercedes C 320 CDI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
S65-B40
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3999 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3
414 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3
400 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
BMW M3
Mercedes C 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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4.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
BMW M3
4.06 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
316 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 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).
141.9 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
