The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 80,300
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 44,800
 Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M3 Competition Package is 0.6 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300.
BMW M3 Competition Package
Mercedes C 300
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
183.9 in
Length
184.5 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Competition Package
Mercedes C 300
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.58 %
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

BMW M3 Competition Package
Mercedes C 300
F80
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Competition Package
Mercedes C 300
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 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
444 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300

Performance

BMW M3 Competition Package
Mercedes C 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Competition Package
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
424 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Competition Package
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data