The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 200 d Coupé (18 - 19)
€ 56,900
€ 40,400
€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 d Coupé.
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 200 d Coupé
54
70.1
78
55.3
71.3
79.4
70.1 in
Width
71.3 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54 in
Height
55.3 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 Coupé
Mercedes C 200 d Coupé
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.67 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 200 d Coupé
E46
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 200 d Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
S54-B32
Engine Code
OM 654.916
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
158 hp
Mercedes C 200 d Coupé
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 d Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 200 d Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 d Coupé
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.75 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
22.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 200 d Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes C 200 d Coupé
12 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
292 mi
Range
566 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
566 mi
Mercedes C 200 d Coupé
Environmental Impact
253.8 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 Coupé
253.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 200 d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 200 d Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
