The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 130,000

€ 40,000

€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 CRT is 1.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55.7
71.5
78.9
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.7 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
181.7
108.7
180.6
181.7 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.71 %

General
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 651.911

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
444 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
180 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CRT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
8.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
8.22 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
19 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
308 mi
Range
833 mi
BMW M3 CRT
308 mi
833 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
240.6 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
240.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data