The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

€ 47,900
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 117,600
 BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) BMW M3 CS
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600

ⓘ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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.3 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
69.7 in
Width
73.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
110.7
183.9
180.6 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.71 %
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW S55
M 272.982
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
288 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
269 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS

▶ REPLAY
12.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
12.36 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
494 mi
Range
439 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
494 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
157.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data