The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 79,100
€ 51,900
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 Cabrio is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 Convertible.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
54.8
71
77.8
55.5
71.3
79.4
71 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.8 in
Height
55.5 in
108.7
181.7
111.8
184.5
181.7 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.29 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
E93
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
S65-B40
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
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10.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.4 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
10.14 lb/hp
15.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
19 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
14 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
318 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
318 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Environmental Impact
233 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).
127 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
233 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
