The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18)

€ 71,800
BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 36,600
 Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18) Mercedes C 200 d
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 0.6 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 d.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 d
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18)
71.3
79.5
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18)
111.8
184.5
183.9 in
Length
184.5 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
BMW M3 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.91 %
Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18)

General

BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 d
F80
Generation
W205
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 200 d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
S55-B30
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 d
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 d

Performance

BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 d

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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes C 200 d
20 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
653 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
653 mi
Mercedes C 200 d
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 200 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data