The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..)
€ 66,000

€ 77,600

€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 is 7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 AMG.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 63 AMG
57
71.5
78.9
56.1
72.4
79.5
71.5 in
Width
72.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
180.3
111.8
187.3
180.3 in
Length
187.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mercedes C 63 AMG
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.72 %

General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 63 AMG
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mercedes C 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
S65-B40
Engine Code
M 177.980

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
469 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Performance
BMW M3
Mercedes C 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
8.2 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
316 mi
Range
414 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
414 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
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).
187.5 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data