The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 75,700
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 36,000
 Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 is 3.3 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 220 CDI
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
183.9 in
Length
180.6 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.05 %
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)

General

BMW M3
Mercedes C 220 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Mercedes C 220 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
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI

Performance

BMW M3
Mercedes C 220 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.8 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
20.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
695 mi
Mercedes C 220 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Mercedes C 220 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data