The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 67,000
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 51,900
 Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 300 Convertible
€ 67,000
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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 Convertible.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
70.1
78
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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 SMG (04 - 06)
107.5
176.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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 300 Convertible
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.31 %
Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
E46
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
S54-B32
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Convertible

Performance

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.4 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
15.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
11 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
288 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 300 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 300 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
528 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
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data