The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)

€ 33,300
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 180 Compressor
€ 75,700
 BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700

ⓘ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 8.5 cm shorter, 10.7 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW M3
1447
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
1770
2008
1424
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (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 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
2760
4586
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
2812
4671
4586 mm
Length
4671 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW M3
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2100 kg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.26 %
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW M3
W204
Generation
F80
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW M3
Straight-four petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol 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
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
154 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 bhp
425 bhp
BMW M3
230 NM
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
230 NM
550 NM
BMW M3

Performance

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW M3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

57 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
9.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.85 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
9.74 kg/bhp
3.85 kg/bhp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
37 mpg
34 mpg
BMW M3
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
449 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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data