The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 45,400
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 8.5 cm shorter, 10.7 cm narrower and 2.4 cm taller than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
1448
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
1770
2008
1424
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
1877
2037
1770 mm
Width
1877 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1448 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
2760
4586
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
2812
4671
4586 mm
Length
4671 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2205 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2100 kg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.18 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
W204
Generation
F80
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW S55
OM 642.830
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
228 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 bhp
425 bhp
BMW M3
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
540 NM
550 NM
BMW M3

Performance

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

89 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
7.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
7.46 kg/bhp
3.75 kg/bhp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
43 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M3
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
135.8 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
135.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data