The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 36,200
€ 66,000
€ 36,200
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 230 is 0.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 230
BMW M3
56.9
69.7
79.1
57
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
108.7
180.6
108.7
180.3
180.6 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
BMW M3
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.34 %
General
Mercedes C 230
BMW M3
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
BMW M3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW S65
M 272.921
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Mercedes C 230
BMW M3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
450 mi
Range
316 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
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
