The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 41,100

€ 117,600

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘ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 8.5 cm shorter, 10.7 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the BMW M3 CS.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
1444
1770
2008
1424
1877
2037
1770 mm
Width
1877 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1444 mm
Height
1424 mm
2760
4586
2812
4671
4586 mm
Length
4671 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.71 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
W204
Generation
F80
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol 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
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
454 bhp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 bhp
454 bhp
BMW M3 CS
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
500 NM
600 NM
BMW M3 CS
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
149 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
8.03 kg/bhp
3.66 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
50 mpg
33 mpg
BMW M3 CS
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
655 mi
Range
439 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
445 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data