The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 180 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)

€ 63,800
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 46,100
 Mercedes C 180 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) Mercedes C 180 Convertible
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M3 Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Convertible.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
70.1
78
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
71.3
79.4
70.1 in
Width
71.3 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
107.5
176.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
111.8
184.5
176.9 in
Length
184.5 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4663 lb
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.61 %
Mercedes C 180 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)

General

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
E46
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
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 Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
S54-B32
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Convertible

Performance

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.62 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
23.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
11 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
288 mi
Range
464 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
464 mi
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
127 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data