The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 41,500
€ 69,800
€ 41,500
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 slightly. The Mercedes C 220 d is 4.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 220 d
BMW M3
56.8
71.3
79.5
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.8 in
Height
57 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
180.3
184.5 in
Length
180.3 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 d
BMW M3
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.66 %
General
Mercedes C 220 d
BMW M3
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 d
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 651.921
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 d
168 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Mercedes C 220 d
BMW M3
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
20.6 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 d
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
53 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
44 mpg
city
14 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
579 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
579 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).
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 d
90.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 d
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
