The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)

€ 47,600
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 69,800
 BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 47,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.2 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
180.6 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.4 %
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW S65
OM 642.832
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.02 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
586 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
144 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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data