The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13)
€ 69,800
€ 33,100
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW M3 is 0.2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
57
71.5
78.9
57
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57 in
Height
57 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
180.6
180.3 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.53 %
General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
S65-B40
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
329 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
632 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
