The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 77,100
 Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
56.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
70.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.9
186.1
180.3 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.88 %
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

BMW M3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
S65-B40
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus

Performance

BMW M3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus

▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
306 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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).
253.8 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data