The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 38,900
€ 69,800
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
1444
1770
2008
1447
1817
2005
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1444 mm
Height
1447 mm
2760
4586
2761
4580
4586 mm
Length
4580 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
195 kg
11.47 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW S65
M 271.860
Engine Code
S65-B40

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
201 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
310 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
310 NM
400 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
7.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.11 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
7.49 kg/bhp
4.11 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
509 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
509 mi
329 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).
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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
136.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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