The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
€ 117,600
€ 47,200
€ 117,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 CS is 8.5 cm longer, 10.7 cm wider and 2.4 cm lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI.
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 350 CDI
1424
1877
2037
1448
1770
2008
1877 mm
Width
1770 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1424 mm
Height
1448 mm
2812
4671
2760
4586
4671 mm
Length
4586 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 350 CDI
1660 kg
Kerb Weight
1760 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2245 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
5.68 %
General
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 350 CDI
F80
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
S55-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
454 bhp
at 6250 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
600 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3 CS
600 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Performance
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 350 CDI
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
▶ REPLAY
3.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.96 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CS
3.66 kg/bhp
7.96 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M3 CS
33 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
439 mi
Range
533 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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).
158.4 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
202 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 350 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
