The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 200 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)

€ 49,600
Mercedes C 200 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 200 Convertible
€ 67,000
 BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 200 Convertible is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.4
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
70.1
78
71.3 in
Width
70.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.5 in
Height
54 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
107.5
176.9
184.5 in
Length
176.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 200 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 200 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)

General

Mercedes C 200 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
A205
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes C 200 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW S54
M 274.920
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
181 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
221 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio

Performance

Mercedes C 200 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
21.01 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 200 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
33 mpg
17 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
26 mpg
city
11 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
288 mi
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
431 mi
288 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
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).
257.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
136.5 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 200 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data