The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (10 - 11) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 32,200

€ 117,600

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘ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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.3 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
57
69.7
79.1
56.1
73.9
80.2
69.7 in
Width
73.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57 in
Height
56.1 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.55 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
W204
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW S55
M 271.952
Engine Code
S55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
140 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.26 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
547 mi
Range
439 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
547 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
Environmental Impact
127 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
127 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data