The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 75,700
€ 35,900
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 is 8.5 cm longer, 10.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 200 CDI.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
1424
1877
2037
1447
1770
2008
1877 mm
Width
1770 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1424 mm
Height
1447 mm
2812
4671
2760
4586
4671 mm
Length
4586 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.67 %
General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
F80
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
S55-B30
Engine Code
OM 646.811
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2148 CC
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3
425 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3
550 NM
270 NM
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Performance
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 CDI
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3.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 kg/bhp
BMW M3
3.85 kg/bhp
11.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M3
34 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
449 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
133.7 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
