The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 d (18 - ..)
€ 66,000
€ 34,900
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 10.6 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the Mercedes C 180 d.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 d
1447
1817
2005
1442
1810
2020
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1447 mm
Height
1442 mm
2761
4580
2840
4686
4580 mm
Length
4686 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 d
1680 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2145 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.44 %
General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 d
E90
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 d
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
S65-B40
Engine Code
OM 654.916
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
3999 CC
Engine Capacity
1597 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3
414 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes C 180 d
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3
400 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 180 d
Performance
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
▶ REPLAY
4.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 kg/bhp
BMW M3
4.06 kg/bhp
12.96 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
16 mpg
city
58 mpg
No data
motorway
76 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
316 mi
Range
606 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
606 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
295 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
455 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
