The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 09) vs. BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
€ 34,000
€ 130,000
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW M3 CRT.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CRT
57
69.7
79.1
55.7
71.5
78.9
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
181.7
180.6 in
Length
181.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CRT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.67 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CRT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CRT
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW S65
M 271.910
Engine Code
S65-B40

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 CRT
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
170 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CRT
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CRT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
8.22 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
578 mi
Range
308 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
578 mi
308 mi
BMW M3 CRT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
240.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
134.5 kWh
240.6 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CRT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data





















