The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (10 - 11)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 32,200
 Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (10 - 11) Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (10 - 11)
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.61 %
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (10 - 11)

General

BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 CGI 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 CGI 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 CGI 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI 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).
127 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data