The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Mercedes C 180 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 85,000
€ 38,500
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 CSL is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Coupé.
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
53.7
70.1
78
55.4
71.3
79.4
70.1 in
Width
71.3 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
53.7 in
Height
55.4 in
107.4
176.9
111.8
184.5
176.9 in
Length
184.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.99 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
E46
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
S54-B32
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
329 mi
Range
432 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
432 mi
Mercedes C 180 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
