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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW M3 is 0.2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 320 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 320 CDI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.17 %
General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 320 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mercedes C 320 CDI
V8 gasoline 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
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 320 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
