The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 117,600
€ 52,100
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 350 e.
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 350 e
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.8
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
110.7
183.9
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 350 e
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.85 %
General
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 350 e
F80
Generation
W205
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 350 e
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
S55-B30
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
275 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
275 hp
Mercedes C 350 e
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 e
Performance
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 350 e
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 e
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
11.87 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 350 e
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
112 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
112 mpg
Mercedes C 350 e
21 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
1479 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
1479 mi
Mercedes C 350 e
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).
39.8 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
39.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
77 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 350 e
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
