BMW M3 Coupe (2010 – 2011) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe AMG (2011 – 2016): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 487 hp against 450 hp. The BMW M3 Coupe has the higher top speed: 305 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe AMG uses less fuel, from 12.0 L/100 km against 12.7 L/100 km. The BMW M3 Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,530 kg against 1,730 kg. At 4,707 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe AMG is 61 mm longer than the BMW M3 Coupe.
| Specification |
BMW
M3 Coupe
2010 – 2011
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse Coupe AMG
2011 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2011 | 2011 – 2016 |
| Body style | Coupé | Coupé |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 450 hp | 457 – 487 hp |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 599 – 601 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.4 – 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 305 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.7 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,646 mm | 4,707 mm |
| Width | 1,803 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,387 mm | 1,392 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,761 – 2,766 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,530 kg | 1,730 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.