The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

€ 44,800
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300
€ 117,600
 BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) BMW M3 CS
€ 44,800
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 slightly. The Mercedes C 300 is 0.6 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
Mercedes C 300
BMW M3 CS
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
110.7
183.9
184.5 in
Length
183.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300
BMW M3 CS
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.44 %
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 300
BMW M3 CS
W205
Generation
F80
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 CS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW S55
M 274.920
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS

Performance

Mercedes C 300
BMW M3 CS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS

▶ REPLAY
13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
439 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300
119.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data