The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Mercedes C 200 Coupé (15 - 18)
€ 85,000
![BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_3er_M3_E46_CSL_Coupe.png)
€ 38,100
![Mercedes C 200 Coupé (15 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_C_C205-18.webp)
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 CSL is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 19.4 cm shorter, 3 cm narrower and 4.1 cm lower than the Mercedes C 200 Coupé.
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
1365
1780
1980
1406
1810
2016
1780 mm
Width
1810 mm
1980 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2016 mm
1365 mm
Height
1406 mm
2729
4492
2840
4686
4492 mm
Length
4686 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
![BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_3er_M3_E46_CSL_Coupe.png)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.97 %
![Mercedes C 200 Coupé (15 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_C_C205-18.png)
General
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
E46
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
S54-B32
Engine Code
M 274.920
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3246 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1200 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
370 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
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BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/Mercedes_C_C205-18.png)
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
3.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
3.9 kg/bhp
8.31 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
24 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
16 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
329 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
287 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
410 L
Boot Capacity
400 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data