The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 44,400
Mercedes C 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 250 d
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 44,400
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 slightly. The Mercedes C 250 d is 0.6 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW M3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
184.5 in
Length
183.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 d
BMW M3
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 250 d
BMW M3
W205
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 d
BMW M3
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 651.921
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 3800 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
201 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Mercedes C 250 d
BMW M3
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
17.49 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 d
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
53 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
706 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
90.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 d
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data