The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d (18 - ..) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 34,900
€ 66,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘ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 d is 4.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW M3
56.8
71.3
79.5
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.8 in
Height
57 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
180.3
184.5 in
Length
180.3 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW M3
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.45 %
General
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW M3
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
BMW S65
OM 654.916
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
120 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
120 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW M3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.57 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
56 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
48 mpg
city
13 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
606 mi
Range
316 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
606 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
86.4 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
