The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 33,300
€ 71,800
€ 33,300
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 Compressor is 3.3 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW M3
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 Compressor
BMW M3
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.94 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW M3
W204
Generation
F80
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 Compressor
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
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 5200 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW M3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.47 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
31 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
539 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
144 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 Compressor
144 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
