The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
€ 53,600
€ 68,000
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 400 Coupé is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
55.4
71.3
79.4
56.1
71
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.4 in
Height
56.1 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 400 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.19 %
General
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
C205
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW S65
M 276.823
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
328 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
354 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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11.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
11.26 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
31 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
539 mi
Range
316 mi
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
539 mi
316 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
144 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 400 Coupé
144 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
