The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)

€ 77,100
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
€ 66,000
 BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 77,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000

ⓘ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 63 AMG Performance Plus is 5.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW M3
56.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
70.7
79.1
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.6 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.9
186.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
186.1 in
Length
180.3 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW M3
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.88 %
BMW M3 (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW M3
W204
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW M3
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
BMW S65
M 156.985
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
11 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
306 mi
Range
316 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data