The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 38,900
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.3 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 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
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
180.6 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
W204
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW S55
M 271.860
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.51 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
509 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
509 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
136.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data