The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 31,900
€ 66,000
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 160 is 4.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 160
BMW M3
56.8
71.3
79.5
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.8 in
Height
57 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
180.3
184.5 in
Length
180.3 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
BMW M3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
16.96 %
General
Mercedes C 160
BMW M3
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW S65
M 274.910
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Mercedes C 160
BMW M3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.21 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes C 160
45 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
35 mpg
city
13 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
490 mi
Range
316 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
