The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 d Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
€ 52,700
€ 79,100
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 d Convertible is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Mercedes C 250 d Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
55.5
71.3
79.4
54.8
71
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.5 in
Height
54.8 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
181.7
184.5 in
Length
181.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 d Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.1 %
General
Mercedes C 250 d Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
A205
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 d Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW S65
OM 651.921
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d Convertible
201 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d Convertible
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
Mercedes C 250 d Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d Convertible
19.41 lb/hp
10.14 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 d Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d Convertible
51 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
45 mpg
city
14 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
675 mi
Range
318 mi
Mercedes C 250 d Convertible
675 mi
318 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
233 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d Convertible
94.6 kWh
233 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 d Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
