The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 130,000
€ 34,400
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 CRT is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 160.
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 160
55.7
71.5
78.9
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.7 in
Height
56.8 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 CRT
Mercedes C 160
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.9 %
General
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 160
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 160
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 274.910
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
444 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
325 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 160
180 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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8.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.74 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
8.22 lb/hp
24.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
19 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 160
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
308 mi
Range
432 mi
BMW M3 CRT
308 mi
432 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
240.6 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
240.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
