The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé (11 - 15)

€ 85,000
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) BMW M3 CSL
€ 38,500
 Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé (11 - 15) Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
€ 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 3.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé.
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
53.7
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
70.1
78
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé (11 - 15)
69.7
78.6
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
53.7 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
107.4
176.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé (11 - 15)
108.7
180.7
176.9 in
Length
180.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.24 %
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé (11 - 15)

General

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
E46
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Straight-six gasoline 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
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CSL

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé

▶ REPLAY
8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
13 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data