The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé (11 - 15)
€ 85,000
€ 38,500
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 CSL is 9.8 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 4.1 cm lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé.
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
1365
1780
1980
1406
1770
1997
1780 mm
Width
1770 mm
1980 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1997 mm
1365 mm
Height
1406 mm
2729
4492
2760
4590
4492 mm
Length
4590 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg
Weight Difference:
230 kg
14.24 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
E46
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
S54-B32
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3246 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
370 NM
400 NM
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
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3.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
3.9 kg/bhp
9.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
24 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
16 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
76 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
329 mi
Range
833 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
833 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
287 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
410 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
