The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)

€ 37,500
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 69,800
 BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
57
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (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 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (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 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.87 %
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW S65
OM 651.911
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 3000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
20.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20.99 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
53 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
42 mpg
city
14 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
833 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
90.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data