The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 38,200
€ 71,800
€ 38,200
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 considerably. The Mercedes C 220 CDI is 8.5 cm shorter, 10.7 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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 220 CDI
BMW M3
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.62 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW M3
W204
Generation
F80
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
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
BMW S55
OM 646.811
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2148 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 bhp
425 bhp
BMW M3
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
400 NM
550 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW M3
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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9.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
9.55 kg/bhp
3.75 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
42 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M3
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
612 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
424 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
