The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

€ 47,200
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 80,300
 BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 320 CDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW M3 Competition Package
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
69.7 in
Width
73.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
180.6 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW M3 Competition Package
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.53 %
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW M3 Competition Package
W204
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW M3 Competition Package
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW S55
OM 642.961
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW M3 Competition Package
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

▶ REPLAY
17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
17.56 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
31 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
533 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
158.4 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 320 CDI
158.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data