The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 35,800
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800

ⓘ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 Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 8.5 cm shorter, 10.7 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
1447
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
1770
2008
1424
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
1877
2037
1770 mm
Width
1877 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1447 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
2760
4586
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
2812
4671
4586 mm
Length
4671 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2105 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2100 kg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.31 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
W204
Generation
F80
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW S55
OM 651.913
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
118 bhp
at 2800 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 bhp
425 bhp
BMW M3
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
300 NM
550 NM
BMW M3

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
13.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
13.47 kg/bhp
3.75 kg/bhp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M3
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
748 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
100.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data