The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 36,500

€ 71,800

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.3 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.1
73.9
80.2
69.7 in
Width
73.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.9 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
180.6
110.7
183.9
180.6 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
W204
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW S55
M 271.820
Engine Code
S55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
181 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.33 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
509 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
509 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
136.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data