The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 60,100
€ 47,000
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 Coupé.
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
54
70.1
78
55.3
71.3
79.4
70.1 in
Width
71.3 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54 in
Height
55.3 in
107.5
176.9
111.8
184.5
176.9 in
Length
184.5 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.87 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
E46
Generation
C205
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
S54-B32
Engine Code
M 264.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
254 hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.89 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
13.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
12 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
292 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 300 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).
127 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
