The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)

€ 38,200
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 66,000
 BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 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 0.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW M3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
180.6 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW M3
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.45 %
BMW M3 (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW M3
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
21.06 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
35 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
235 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data