BMW M3 Coupe (2007 – 2011) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell (2007 – 2011): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell is the more powerful of the two, with up to 457 hp against 450 hp. The BMW M3 Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 4.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 306 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,475 kg against 1,530 kg. At 4,709 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell is 94 mm longer than the BMW M3 Coupe.
| Specification |
BMW
M3 Coupe
2007 – 2011
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse T-Modell
2007 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2011 | 2007 – 2011 |
| Body style | Coupé | T-modell · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 3 | 25 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 420 – 450 hp | 136 – 457 hp |
| Torque | 400 – 440 Nm | 230 – 599 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 – 4.8 s | 4.6 – 10.8 s |
| Top speed | 249 – 306 km/h | 204 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.2 – 12.7 L/100 km | 6.1 – 13.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,615 mm | 4,595 – 4,709 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,770 – 1,793 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,448 – 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,761 – 2,764 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,530 – 1,600 kg | 1,475 – 1,795 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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