The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 09)
€ 75,700

€ 34,000

€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 is 8.5 cm longer, 10.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
1424
1877
2037
1447
1770
2008
1877 mm
Width
1770 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1424 mm
Height
1447 mm
2812
4671
2760
4586
4671 mm
Length
4586 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.56 %

General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
F80
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
BMW S55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
S55-B30
Engine Code
M 271.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1597 CC
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5200 rpm
BMW M3
425 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2800 rpm
BMW M3
550 NM
230 NM
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
3.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 kg/bhp
BMW M3
3.85 kg/bhp
9.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M3
34 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
449 mi
Range
578 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
578 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data