The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 09) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 34,000

€ 117,600

€ 34,000
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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.3 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.95 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
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 271.910
Engine Code
S55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
170 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
139 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
578 mi
Range
439 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
578 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
134.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data