The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
€ 60,100
€ 115,400
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 Coupé is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 10.7 inches shorter, 8.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé.
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
54
70.1
78
54.7
78.7
86.5
70.1 in
Width
78.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
54 in
Height
54.7 in
107.5
176.9
108.9
187.5
176.9 in
Length
187.5 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.2 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
E46
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
S54-B32
Engine Code
M 156.982
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
510 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
▶ REPLAY
10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.39 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
7.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
12 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
292 mi
Range
336 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
336 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series 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).
231.1 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
231.1 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
