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 3.3 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 CDI.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
56.1
73.9
80.2
57
69.7
79.1
73.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.1 in
Height
57 in
110.7
183.9
108.7
180.6
183.9 in
Length
180.6 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.66 %

General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
F80
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Straight-six gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI
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8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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