The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 220 d Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 79,100
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 52,100
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100

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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 d Convertible.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
54.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
71
77.8
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 d Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.4
71 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.8 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
108.7
181.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 d Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
181.7 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.24 %
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
E93
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
S65-B40
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible

Performance

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d Convertible

 REPLAY
10.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.68 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
10.14 lb/hp
23.68 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
19 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
14 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
318 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
318 mi
510 mi
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Environmental Impact
233 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
233 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data