The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 117,600
€ 53,800
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 CS is 0.6 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 400.
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 400
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.8
71.3
79.5
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56.8 in
110.7
183.9
111.8
184.5
183.9 in
Length
184.5 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 400
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.89 %
General
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 400
F80
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 400
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
S55-B30
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 400
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
11.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
439 mi
Range
513 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
513 mi
Mercedes C 400
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
151.6 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
