The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 180 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 60,100
€ 36,600
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 Coupé is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Coupé.
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
54
70.1
78
55.4
69.7
78.6
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
54 in
Height
55.4 in
107.5
176.9
108.7
180.7
176.9 in
Length
180.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
E46
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
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 274.910
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 Coupé
338 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
12 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
292 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
632 mi
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
