The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 220 d Convertible (16 - 18)
€ 67,000
€ 47,200
€ 67,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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 220 d Convertible.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d 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 220 d Convertible
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
E46
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
S54-B32
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
11 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
288 mi
Range
566 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
566 mi
Mercedes C 220 d 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d 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
