The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 09)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 34,000
 Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 09) Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 09)
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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 09)
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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.02 %
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 09)

General

BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
S65-B40
Engine Code
M 271.910
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
578 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
578 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data