The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 41,300
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 41,300
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 slightly. The Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC is 0.6 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW M3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
184.5 in
Length
183.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW M3
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.56 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW M3
W205
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW S55
OM 651.921
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
168 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW M3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
20.6 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
55 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
592 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
88.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data