The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 117,600
€ 36,200
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 CS is 3.3 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 230
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.9
69.7
79.1
73.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.9 in
110.7
183.9
108.7
180.6
183.9 in
Length
180.6 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 230
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.24 %
General
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 230
F80
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 230
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
S55-B30
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 230
174 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
439 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
