The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 250 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 63,800
€ 50,000
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 Convertible.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
54
70.1
78
55.5
71.3
79.4
70.1 in
Width
71.3 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54 in
Height
55.5 in
107.5
176.9
111.8
184.5
176.9 in
Length
184.5 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.75 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
E46
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
S54-B32
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
11 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
288 mi
Range
501 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
501 mi
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
