The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) BMW M3 CS
€ 44,200
 Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 CS is 0.6 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC.
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
183.9 in
Length
184.5 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.91 %
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
F80
Generation
W205
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 CS
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
S55-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
174 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
954 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data