The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 48,500
€ 66,000
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘ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 300 d is 4.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW M3
56.8
71.3
79.5
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.8 in
Height
57 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
180.3
184.5 in
Length
180.3 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW M3
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.46 %
General
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW M3
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
BMW S65
OM 654.920
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
242 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
15.53 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
43 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
36 mpg
city
13 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
463 mi
Range
316 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
463 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
113.1 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
