The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé (11 - 12)
€ 85,000
€ 33,300
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 CSL is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé.
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
53.7
70.1
78
55.4
69.7
78.6
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
53.7 in
Height
55.4 in
107.4
176.9
108.7
180.7
176.9 in
Length
180.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.68 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
E46
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
S54-B32
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
329 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
127 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
