The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 200 Compressor (07 - 10)
€ 69,800
€ 34,200
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M3 is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 200 Compressor.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
57
71.5
78.9
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
180.6
180.3 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.35 %
General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
E90
Generation
W204
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
S65-B40
Engine Code
M 271.950
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Performance
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
329 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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).
144 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
