The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06)
€ 47,800
€ 56,900
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
55.3
71.3
79.4
54
70.1
78
71.3 in
Width
70.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.3 in
Height
54 in
111.8
184.5
107.5
176.9
184.5 in
Length
176.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.78 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
C205
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW S54
M 274.920
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
268 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
273 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
13.28 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
39 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
29 mpg
city
12 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
672 mi
Range
292 mi
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
672 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
115.6 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
