The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 36,100

€ 75,700

€ 36,100
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 Compressor is 8.5 cm shorter, 10.7 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW M3
1444
1770
2008
1424
1877
2037
1770 mm
Width
1877 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1444 mm
Height
1424 mm
2760
4586
2812
4671
4586 mm
Length
4671 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW M3
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
7.95 %

General
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW M3
W204
Generation
F80
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW M3
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW S55
M 271.950
Engine Code
S55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
181 bhp
425 bhp
BMW M3
250 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
250 NM
550 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW M3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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8.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.85 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
8.31 kg/bhp
3.85 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
36 mpg
34 mpg
BMW M3
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
519 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
519 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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 Compressor
149.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data