The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 38,200
€ 66,000
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 220 CDI is 0.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW M3
1444
1770
2008
1447
1817
2005
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1444 mm
Height
1447 mm
2760
4586
2761
4580
4586 mm
Length
4580 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW M3
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.46 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW M3
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
BMW S65
OM 646.811
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2148 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
400 NM
400 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW M3
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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9.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
9.55 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
42 mpg
23 mpg
BMW M3
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
612 mi
Range
316 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
