The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18)
€ 66,000
€ 34,200
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 d.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 d
57
71.5
78.9
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
180.3
111.8
184.5
180.3 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 d
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.61 %
General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 d
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
S65-B40
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 d
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 d
Performance
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
13 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
316 mi
Range
653 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
653 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
