The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 75,700
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 44,900
 Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 300
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

ⓘ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 is 0.6 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 300
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
183.9 in
Length
184.5 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Mercedes C 300
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.05 %
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

BMW M3
Mercedes C 300
F80
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Mercedes C 300
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
S55-B30
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300

Performance

BMW M3
Mercedes C 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

▶ REPLAY
8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data