The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)

€ 71,800
BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 33,000
 Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19) Mercedes C 160
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 0.6 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 160
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)
71.3
79.5
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)
111.8
184.5
183.9 in
Length
184.5 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Mercedes C 160
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW M3 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.73 %
Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)

General

BMW M3
Mercedes C 160
F80
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Mercedes C 160
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
S55-B30
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160

Performance

BMW M3
Mercedes C 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160

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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
447 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
108 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data