The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 (14 - 18) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 36,700

€ 75,700

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 200 is 0.6 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 200
BMW M3
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.8 in
Height
56.1 in
111.8
184.5
110.7
183.9
184.5 in
Length
183.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200
BMW M3
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.32 %

General
Mercedes C 200
BMW M3
W205
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW S55
M 274.920
Engine Code
S55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 200
181 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 200
221 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Mercedes C 200
BMW M3
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
17.66 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 200
44 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
481 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes C 200
481 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200
100.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data