The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 117,600
€ 77,100
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 3.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.6
70.7
79.1
73.9 in
Width
70.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.6 in
110.7
183.9
108.9
186.1
183.9 in
Length
186.1 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.04 %
General
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
F80
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
S55-B30
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Performance
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
21 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
439 mi
Range
306 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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).
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
