The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Coupé (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 34,100
€ 85,000
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘ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 Coupé is 9.8 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 4.1 cm taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
1406
1770
1997
1365
1780
1980
1770 mm
Width
1780 mm
1997 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1406 mm
Height
1365 mm
2760
4590
2729
4492
4590 mm
Length
4492 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.05 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
C204
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW S54
M 274.910
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
3246 CC
154 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
154 bhp
355 bhp
BMW M3 CSL
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
250 NM
370 NM
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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9.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.9 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
9.68 kg/bhp
3.9 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
49 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
632 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
632 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
109.9 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 3
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
287 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
470 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
410 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
