The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 71,800
BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 60,200
 Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200

ⓘ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 43 AMG.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 43 AMG
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
183.9 in
Length
184.5 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
BMW M3 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.61 %
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

BMW M3
Mercedes C 43 AMG
F80
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 43 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
S55-B30
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Performance

BMW M3
Mercedes C 43 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

▶ REPLAY
8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.29 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
10.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
526 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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).
147.7 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data