The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
€ 47,300
€ 80,300
€ 47,300
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.3 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
57
69.7
79.1
56.3
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
108.7
180.6
110.7
183.9
180.6 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
W204
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW S55
M 276.957
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package
Performance
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Competition Package
▶ REPLAY
11.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
11.75 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
603 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
603 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
128.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
