The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 220 d (15 - 18)
€ 69,800
€ 39,000
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 220 d.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 220 d
57
71.5
78.9
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
180.3
111.8
184.5
180.3 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mercedes C 220 d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.83 %
General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 220 d
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mercedes C 220 d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
S65-B40
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 d
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d
Performance
BMW M3
Mercedes C 220 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 d
▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
14 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
329 mi
Range
637 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
637 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 220 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
