The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 63,800
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 68,500
 Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,500

ⓘ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 10.2 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
70.1
78
55.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
73.9
79.4
70.1 in
Width
73.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
107.5
176.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
187
176.9 in
Length
187 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5104 lb
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.5 %
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
E46
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
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 Cabrio
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
S54-B32
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible

Performance

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible

▶ REPLAY
11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
11 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
288 mi
Range
494 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
494 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG 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).
157.2 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data