The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 75,700

€ 36,100

€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 Compressor.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.9
69.7
79.1
73.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.9 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 Compressor
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %

General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
F80
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW S55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
S55-B30
Engine Code
M 271.950

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Performance
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
449 mi
Range
519 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
519 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data