The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 71,800
€ 37,400
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 280
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.9
69.7
79.1
73.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.9 in
110.7
183.9
108.7
180.6
183.9 in
Length
180.6 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mercedes C 280
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.5 %
General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 280
F80
Generation
W204
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 280
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
S55-B30
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
BMW M3
Mercedes C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
424 mi
Range
446 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
