The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800

ⓘ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 280 is 3.3 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 280
BMW M3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
69.7 in
Width
73.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
180.6 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
BMW M3
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.5 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 280
BMW M3
W204
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
BMW M3
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW S55
M 272.947
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Mercedes C 280
BMW M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data