The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)

€ 34,400
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 66,000
 BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 34,400
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 a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.2 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
180.6 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.02 %
BMW M3 (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW S65
M 271.952
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
316 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
524 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
132.6 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data