The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 71,800
€ 36,600
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 0.6 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.8
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
110.7
183.9
111.8
184.5
183.9 in
Length
184.5 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.47 %
General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180
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
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.9 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
20.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 180
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
424 mi
Range
411 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
411 mi
Mercedes C 180
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180
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
