The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
€ 44,800
€ 130,000
€ 44,800
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 300 is 2.8 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW M3 CRT.
Mercedes C 300
BMW M3 CRT
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.7
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.8 in
Height
55.7 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
181.7
184.5 in
Length
181.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300
BMW M3 CRT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.17 %
General
Mercedes C 300
BMW M3 CRT
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
BMW M3 CRT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW S65
M 274.920
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 CRT
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CRT
Performance
Mercedes C 300
BMW M3 CRT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
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13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
8.22 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
651 mi
Range
308 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
308 mi
BMW M3 CRT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
240.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300
119.4 kWh
240.6 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
BMW M3 CRT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
