The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
€ 36,200
€ 80,300
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300
ⓘ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 230 is 3.3 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
Mercedes C 230
BMW M3 Competition Package
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.3
73.9
80.2
69.7 in
Width
73.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.7
183.9
180.6 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
BMW M3 Competition Package
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.34 %
General
Mercedes C 230
BMW M3 Competition Package
W204
Generation
F80
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 Competition Package
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW S55
M 272.921
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package
Performance
Mercedes C 230
BMW M3 Competition Package
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Competition Package
▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
