The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

€ 39,800
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 80,300
 BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 39,800
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.3 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
180.6 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
W204
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW S55
OM 651.911
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
764 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data