The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 130,000
€ 53,500
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 400.
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 400
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 400
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
General
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 400
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 400
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
S65-B40
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
444 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
325 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 400
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
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8.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
8.22 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
19 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400
13 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
308 mi
Range
562 mi
BMW M3 CRT
308 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
240.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CRT
Mercedes C 400
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
