The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 42,800
€ 85,000
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
55.4
71.3
79.4
53.7
70.1
78
71.3 in
Width
70.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.4 in
Height
53.7 in
111.8
184.5
107.4
176.9
184.5 in
Length
176.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.07 %
General
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
C205
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW S54
M 274.920
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
208 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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16.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
16.32 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
44 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
34 mpg
city
13 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
575 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
575 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
102.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
