The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Cabrio (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 200 Cabriolet (16 - 18)
€ 75,300

€ 44,800

€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 Cabrio is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 1.7 cm lower than the Mercedes C 200 Cabriolet.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 200 Cabriolet
1392
1804
1976
1409
1810
2016
1804 mm
Width
1810 mm
1976 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2016 mm
1392 mm
Height
1409 mm
2761
4615
2840
4686
4615 mm
Length
4686 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 200 Cabriolet
1885 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2280 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2125 kg

Weight Difference:
240 kg
12.73 %

General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 200 Cabriolet
E93
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 200 Cabriolet
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
S65-B40
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
3999 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes C 200 Cabriolet
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1200 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
400 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 200 Cabriolet
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 200 Cabriolet
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Cabriolet
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4.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.09 kg/bhp
BMW M3 Cabrio
4.55 kg/bhp
9.09 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 200 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 200 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
22 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Cabriolet
15 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
303 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
303 mi
518 mi
Mercedes C 200 Cabriolet
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
244.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Cabriolet
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 200 Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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