The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
€ 66,000
€ 33,100
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 BMW M3 is 0.2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
57
71.5
78.9
57
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57 in
Height
57 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
180.6
180.3 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.91 %
General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
S65-B40
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
316 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
235 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).
127 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
