The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 35,400
€ 69,800
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
56.9
69.7
79.1
57
71.5
78.9
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
180.3
180.6 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.77 %
General
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
W204
Generation
E90
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW S65
M 271.950
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
181 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
18.27 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
556 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
556 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
125 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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
125 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
