The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
€ 35,800

€ 80,300

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
57
69.7
79.1
56.3
73.9
80.2
69.7 in
Width
73.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.7
183.9
180.6 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.24 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
W204
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline 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
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package
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29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.7 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
748 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
748 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
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).
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 Competition Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data