The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)

€ 35,900
Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 200 CDI
€ 75,700
 BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 35,900
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 considerably. The Mercedes C 200 CDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 200 CDI
BMW M3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
69.7 in
Width
73.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
180.6 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 200 CDI
BMW M3
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.66 %
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 200 CDI
BMW M3
W204
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 200 CDI
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
BMW S55
OM 646.811
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
134 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
199 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Mercedes C 200 CDI
BMW M3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
25.91 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 200 CDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
36 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
631 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
133.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 200 CDI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data